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Feasibility and Effectiveness of Goal Driven Extended Reality for Lower Limb Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study
Led by University at Albany · Updated on 2025-06-29
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University at Albany
Lead Sponsor
S
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the use of Extended Reality (XR) technology alongside traditional Vector-based gait rehabilitation for patients undergoing Lower Limb Rehabilitation (LLR). This pilot study aims to determine if adding XR can improve motivation and participation during the lengthy recovery process, which often spans weeks or months. The study is sponsored by the University at Albany and focuses on enhancing therapy methods to potentially shorten recovery time. Participants will receive Vector-based gait training paired with Extended Reality tasks delivered through an XR headset during their therapy sessions. These tasks are designed to be goal-driven and integrated along the Vector track to engage patients in mobility-based exercises. This combined approach is being studied to see if it can better support physical therapists and patients during inpatient rehabilitation. During the two-month study period, participants will be assessed on their gait speed as the primary outcome. Researchers will also evaluate patient motivation, confidence, and satisfaction. The study involves close monitoring of therapy sessions, with data collected to measure how the XR-enhanced treatment impacts recovery. The total participation time aligns with the two-month outcome assessment window, focusing on both physical performance and patient experience.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Goal Driven Extended Reality for Lower Limb Rehabilitation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Inpatient at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
- Receiving or scheduled to receive Vector-based gait training therapy
- At least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to use the Vector due to contraindications (weight over 500 lb or under 30 lb, external halo neck support, severe osteoporosis, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable fractures)
- Unable to follow two-step commands
- Vertigo or vision abnormalities contraindicated for mixed reality use
- Unable to walk before current injury
- Judged by clinician as not a good fit for the study
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 2 months
Participants receive Vector-based gait training therapy paired with Extended Reality using an XR headset during sessions to aid lower limb rehabilitation.
Regular visits during therapy sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Schenectady, New York, United States, 12308
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jeremy Varghese
A
Amy Teale
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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