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Self-Practicing Upper Body Exercises With a Robotic Trainer System in Inpatient Rehabilitation for Lower Limb Orthopedic Conditions: A Feasibility Study
Led by Loewenstein Hospital · Updated on 2026-05-27
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to assess the feasibility and user experience of using a robotic system to support upper body physical training for adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation for lower limb orthopedic conditions. The study focuses on encouraging physical activity among these patients, who often have limited mobility and low activity levels during rehabilitation. It seeks to understand how acceptable and suitable this robotic training is, including tracking attendance, engagement, satisfaction, and any unexpected adverse events. Participants will take part in self-practice sessions with a robotic trainer three times a week for three weeks, each lasting about 30 minutes. The training involves the robot demonstrating upper body strengthening and flexibility exercises, such as lifting weights and using resistance bands, with verbal instructions and motivational feedback. A physical therapist will help select exercises suited to the participant's abilities and goals, supervise sessions to ensure safety, and adjust the program as needed. Participants will log into the system using a unique number and provide feedback through questionnaires before and after the training period. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires about their experience and personal attributes before starting. Each training session begins with the robot introducing itself and guiding exercises while collecting data on performance. After exercising, participants rate their exertion using a scale displayed on the robot. The study will monitor attendance, time spent exercising, enjoyment, and overall user experience. A physical therapist will oversee all sessions to ensure proper exercise execution and adjust difficulty. The total involvement spans approximately three to four weeks of treatment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Self-Practicing Upper Body Exercises With a Robotic Trainer System
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Stable clinical and metabolic state
- Ability to sit without back support independently
- Ability to understand research instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- Contraindication to perform active upper extremity movements
- Severe pain that limits the ability to exercise
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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) to complete consent and questionnaires
Duration - 3 weeks
Participants self-practice upper body exercises with a robotic trainer system under supervision. Exercises include resistance and flexibility training tailored to each participant's ability and goals. A physical therapist is present during sessions to provide guidance and adjust the program as needed.
3 visits per week, 30 minutes each session
Duration - 1 visit (at end of treatment)
After completing the training program, participants complete questionnaires about their experience and rate their perceived exertion using the Borg scale on the robot's screen.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Loewenstein Hospital
Raanana, Israel, Israel
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Research Team
S
Shirley Handelzalts, Dr+
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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