Effects of Virtual Reality on Transtibial Amputation Ouality of Life,Performance, Balance,Prothesis Adaptation and Gait Outcomes
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Enrollment
- 20
- Primary Endpoint
- Performance Test
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of virtual reality applications on quality of life, performance, balance, prosthesis adaptation and gait parameters in individuals with transtibial amputation. 20 Transtibial amputee were included in study. All participants were using transtibial prothesis with active vacuum system at least 1 year. Participants were divided into two groups. While a group of virtual reality applications were being performed additionally standart physiotherapy, only standard physiotherapy methods were applied in the second group. Balance and gait practices were performed for each group. Individuals were treated for 3 days a week for 4 weeks, and individuals were evaluated before and after treatment. Individuals were evaluated for quality of life, performance, balance, prosthesis adaptation and time-distance parameters of walking.
Detailed Description
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of virtual reality applications on quality of life, performance, balance, prosthesis adaptation and gait parameters in individuals with transtibial amputation.20 transtibial amputee with 36 mean age were included in study. All participants were using transtibial prothesis with active vacuum system at least 1 year. Participants were divided into two groups. While a group of virtual reality applications were being performed, standard physiotherapy methods were applied in the second group. Balance and gait practices were performed for each group. Individuals were treated for 3 days a week for 4 weeks, and individuals were evaluated before and after treatment. Individuals were evaluated for quality of life, performance, balance, prosthesis adaptation and time-distance parameters of walking.
For this purpose, SF-36 Questionnaire, 6-minute walking test, one leg rest time, Trinity Amputation and Prosthetic Experience Scale, wearable biometric device and footprint method were utilized. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in pre-treatment and post-treatment performance, balance and gait parameters in the groups of individuals (p <0.05). The quality of life pain parameter was statistically decline in the group receiving virtual reality (p<0.05). On the other hand, significant differences in the quality of life and prosthesis adaptation of the individuals were not found between the groups (p> 0.05). The results of this study showed that virtual reality practices and standard physiotherapy methods are effective on performance, balance and walking in transtibial amputee rehabilitation. It is thought that it will be important to perform virtual reality applications in amputee rehabilitation separately in both methods, in addition to standard physiotherapy methods, to include in rehabilitation process, to bring an ability of alternative application to professionals working in this area and to work about amputees with using different suspension systems and with different amputation levels.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •transtibial and unilateral amputation
- •At least 1 year prothesis usage, 18- 65 year age,
- •At least 15 min independent walking ability,
- •Stabile stump volume,
- •Standart stump lentgh,
- •Enough kognition for evaluation and tests.
Exclusion Criteria
- •walking and other activities to prevent; shortness of muscle, limitation of joint motion and phantom pain in stump, presence of any discomfort or systemic health problem that may affect the gait outside the amputation
- •presence of visual problems to prevent participation in virtual reality applications,
- •use of walking aids
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Performance Test
Time Frame: 6 minute
6 minute walk test,higher values represent a better
Gait Parameters
Time Frame: 6 minute
Wearable Biometric Device
Quality of Life measured of individuals: SF-36 Scale
Time Frame: 10 minute
SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, higher values represent a better
Balance Test
Time Frame: 5 minute
Single Leg Balance Test,higher values represent a better
Prothesis Satisfaction: Trinity Amputation Prothesis Experience Scale
Time Frame: 5 minute
Trinity Amputation Prothesis Experience Scale; 5 point likert scale,5-75 point, activity limitation,physicosocial adaptation,prothesis satisfaction
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Fatih Erbahceci
Clinical Professor
Hacettepe University