Developments of Novel Virtual Visual and Haptic Stimulation Systems for the Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Alzheimer Disease; Healthy Elderly

• Registration Number: NCT06435078
• Lead Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Brief Summary

previous studies indicated that sensory input can have positive impacts on finger force control in the elderly. Additionally, according to previous reports, apart from pharmacotherapy, nonpharmacologic interventions, such as psychosocial-environmental treatments, are emerging for the behavior and affective symptoms in AD . Moreover, enhanced finger force control and coordination lead to better hand dexterity and is believed to eventually improve life independence in the healthy elderly and the elderly with AD. Therefore, this study aims to develop novel virtual visual and haptic stimulation systems for the elderly to enhance their finger force control.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-03-06
• Primary Completion: 2017-08-21
• Study Completion: 2017-08-21
• Status Verified: 2024-05
• Study First Submitted: 2024-05-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-29
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged ≥ 65
• Healthy adult (no skeletal muscle, neurological disease that will affect training).

Exclusion Criteria

• Neurological disorders
• Musculoskeletal problems
• History of surgery Patients with Alzheimer's disease

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
• No skeletal muscle, neurological disease that will affect training.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Force-track testing	Before and after intervention (4 weeks)	Subjects will be asked to track the target force and presses task digit to fit the target line until finish.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sequential testing( reaction time)	Before and after intervention (4 weeks)	In sequential testing, subjects will be asked to follow the pressing guide. The reaction time of sequential movements will be recorded and calculated.
Sequential testing( correct ratio )	Before and after intervention (4 weeks)	In sequential testing, subjects will be asked to follow the pressing guide. The correct ratio of sequential movements will be recorded and calculated.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Cheng Kung University; 🇨🇳 Tainan, Taiwan