Evaluation of an Advanced Virtual Exercise Environment Device (AVEED) for Use by Persons With Physical Disabilities
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Participant feedback
研究概览
简要总结
An Advanced Virtual Exercise Environment Device (AVEED) has been developed that incorporates arm and leg ergometers in conjunction with a virtual reality interface. The purpose of this study is to examine participant perspectives regarding the virtual interface and exercise device combination with regard to usability, comfort, safety, rating of perceived exertion, and enjoyment.
详细描述
Individuals with physical disabilities show much lower rates of exercise participation than their able-bodied peers (Boslaugh et al. 2006, Preventing Chronic Disease). Much of the reason for the low rates of activity among this population come from the presence of barriers. Lack of motivation, lack of transportation, lack of accessible facilities and equipment, and cost are all factors that discourage exercise participation among those with disabilities (Rimmer et al. 2008, JRRD; Barfield and Malone 2013, JRRD). Based on these factors, there is a need for accessible enjoyable exercise options for people with physical disabilities. The AVEED is comprised of an ergometer with foot and hand pedals, and a visual display in front of the user that can show a variety of scenic pathways.
The AVEED builds on previous work that demonstrates the potential benefit of interactive exercise for those with physical disabilities. The present study will establish the potential of this device to provide an engaging moderate intensity exercise opportunity for persons with disabilities.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Greater than 18 years old
- •Mobility impairment, able to push a manual wheelchair
排除标准
- •Individuals without a disability
- •Individuals with vision loss that prevents them from seeing video elements on the screen
- •Individuals with unstable cardiovascular conditions
- •Individuals unable to push a manual wheelchair
- •Individuals unable to understand study directions.
研究组 & 干预措施
AVEED
AVEED is composed of arm and leg cranks that can be used independently or together with a virtual exercise environment (VEE). Participants rotate arm and/or leg cranks under 4 conditions for 5 min each with a 5 min rest between: 1) Arm rotation with VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, video display); 2) Arm rotation without VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, without video display); 3) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs with VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, video display); 4) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs without VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, without video display). VEE controlled with voice commands, leaning, or keyboard buttons.
干预措施: AVEED: Arm rotation, without video display (Other)
AVEED
AVEED is composed of arm and leg cranks that can be used independently or together with a virtual exercise environment (VEE). Participants rotate arm and/or leg cranks under 4 conditions for 5 min each with a 5 min rest between: 1) Arm rotation with VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, video display); 2) Arm rotation without VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, without video display); 3) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs with VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, video display); 4) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs without VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, without video display). VEE controlled with voice commands, leaning, or keyboard buttons.
干预措施: AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, video display (Other)
AVEED
AVEED is composed of arm and leg cranks that can be used independently or together with a virtual exercise environment (VEE). Participants rotate arm and/or leg cranks under 4 conditions for 5 min each with a 5 min rest between: 1) Arm rotation with VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, video display); 2) Arm rotation without VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, without video display); 3) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs with VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, video display); 4) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs without VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, without video display). VEE controlled with voice commands, leaning, or keyboard buttons.
干预措施: AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, without video display (Other)
AVEED
AVEED is composed of arm and leg cranks that can be used independently or together with a virtual exercise environment (VEE). Participants rotate arm and/or leg cranks under 4 conditions for 5 min each with a 5 min rest between: 1) Arm rotation with VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, video display); 2) Arm rotation without VEE, while sitting or standing (AVEED: Arm rotation, without video display); 3) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs with VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, video display); 4) Leg rotation with arm-energy input to assist the legs without VEE, while sitting (AVEED: Leg rotation, arm-energy input, without video display). VEE controlled with voice commands, leaning, or keyboard buttons.
干预措施: AVEED: Arm rotation, video display (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Participant feedback
时间窗: 2 days (approximately 48 hours) after enrolling
Likert-style questions regarding ease of use, comfort, safety, and enjoyment related to using the device. Other questions will ask participants to compare the device with virtual interface to the device without the interface, as well as the likelihood of using their using the device if they had access to one.
次要结局
- Exercise intensity(2 days (approximately 48 hours) after enrolling)
- Body orientation(2 days (approximately 48 hours) after enrolling)
研究者
Laurie A Malone, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham