Trial of gamification on physical therapy following Traumatic Brain Injury

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury; Cardiorespiratory fitness; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001577808
• Lead Sponsor: iverpool Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-11-18
• Last Update Posted: 7 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria comprise: (i) having sustained a TBI; (ii) aged 18 years or over; (iii)
attending the LBIRU physiotherapy gym; (iv) who experience physical impairment (or
deconditioning) and (v) have a need for fitness training (vi) emerged from post-
traumatic amnesia (vi) able to do 10m walk test without assist (vii) clearance to
participate in a maximal fitness test as assessed through a pre-exercise screening
checklist and through consultation with the treating specialist.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria comprise: (i) Medical condition(s) precluding moderate to high
intensity exercise (unstable cardiac disease, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled
metabolic diseases, large abdominal aortic aneurysm or a weight-bearing restriction)
in consultation with the treating specialist (ii) Insufficient English or language skills to
understand verbal instruction and feedback (iii) Cognitive impairment likely to
interfere with their ability to consistently participate in 30min bout fitness sessions on
a bike/treadmill (iv) Inadequate vision to interpret and understand the VR technology
and visual feedback (v) Anticipated management by LBIRU service for 8 weeks

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The amount of time in which participants work within their training zone (40-85% heart rate reserve).[During each session within in each A1-B1-A2-B2 phase]