CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Hand Therapy

United States9 participantsStarted 2022-05-16

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of Virtual Reality as an intervention for patients following specific hand injuries will positively affect patients with decreased hand function and reduce pain and improve outcomes. Participants will be recruited from 3 different clinics in central Kentucky.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Attending hand therapy for rehabilitation of an upper extremity injury with a diagnosis of distal radius fracture, complex regional pain syndrome or tendon ruptures
✓. Must be in an active exercise phase of rehabilitation

Exclusion criteria

✕. Not in a phase in their rehabilitation in which they can perform active exercises
✕. Having arm injury due to a neurological disorder (stroke, Multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, other)
✕. Non-English speaking
✕. Patient reporting a history of severe claustrophobia or motion sickness

What they're measuring

Hand Function Measures - Box and Block Test

Timeframe: 4 minutes

Hand Function Measures - Nine Hole Peg Test

Timeframe: 8 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05188040

SponsorTimothy Uhl

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-19

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