Feasibility and Effectiveness of Goal Driven Extended Reality for Lower Limb Rehabilitation

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Gait Rehabilitation

• Registration Number: NCT07043101
• Lead Sponsor: University at Albany

Brief Summary

This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of incorporating Extended Reality (XR) into the treatment of patients undergoing Lower Limb Rehabilitation (LLR) using the Vector Gait and Safety System. LLR requires repetitive motions over the span of weeks or months with the aim of restoring mobility. This duration of time poses challenges with motivation and increases the burden on the physical therapists. The use of XR in conjunction with conventional physical therapy could significantly increase motivation, along with providing therapists with new ways of tracking the patient's recovery. Pilot study results will be used to propose new and innovative approaches to physical recovery during inpatient rehabilitation, potentially increasing motivation, enhancing therapy participation, and reducing the overall time taken for recovery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-09
• Study Start: 2025-05-12
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-20
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-29
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-29
• Primary Completion: 2025-08-15
• Study Completion: 2025-08-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

• 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 Exclusion Criteria
• Unable to use the Vector due to contraindications for Vector use (>500 lb or <30 lb), external halo neck support, severe osteoporosis, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable fractures)
• Unable to follow 2 step commands
• Vertigo or vision abnormalities contraindicated for MR use
• Unable to ambulate prior to current injury
• In the judgment of the clinician, is not a good fit for the study

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gait Speed	2 months	Establish the efficacy of integrating Extended Reality (XR) with Vector treatment sessions during inpatient rehabilitation by monitoring the change in gait speed over sessions.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient Motivation	2 months	Track patient motivation over sessions as measured by post session survey response on a 5 point Likert Scale (1-Not motivated, 5 - Very motivated).
Patient Confidence	2 months	Patient confidence in their rehabilitation while using the XR system. Measured by collecting patient feedback on post session survey using a 5 point Likert Scale (1- Not confident, 5- Very confident)
Patient Satisfaction	2 months	Measure how satisfied patient is with their recovery using the XR system. Captured using post session survey question with a 5 point Likert Scale (1-Very dissatisfied, 5- Very satisfied).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital; 🇺🇸 Schenectady, New York, United States