Physical Therapy Using Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality
United States41 participantsStarted 2019-07-25
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality (VR) headset, Augmented Reality (AR) Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for improving clinical outcomes in patients requiring acute rehabilitation due to deconditioning and surgery. Measures will include include range of motion, gait progression, strength progression, time to first out of bed, time to first step.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 6-99
* Diagnosis need for physical rehabilitation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant Cognitive Impairment
* History of Severe Motion Sickness
* Current Nausea
* Seizures
* Visual Problems
* Patients whose children are clinically unstable or require urgent/emergent intervention
* Patients who clinically unstable or requires urgent/emergent intervention
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Aggregate Movement
Timeframe: Duration of physical therapy, approximately 10 minutes
2
Patient and Physical Therapist Feedback
Timeframe: Survey of patient and PT satisfaction will be administered after the physical therapy session, duration of survey should take approximately 15 minutes or less
3
Patient Fatigue
Timeframe: OMNI PRE Questionnaire will be administered after the physical therapy session, duration of questionnaire should take approximately 15 minutes or less