Examining the Use of a Novel Immersive Motion Tracking Upper Extremity Exercise Program for Acute Hospitalized Patients

Launched by NYU LANGONE HEALTH · Jan 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new exercise program called MoveMend Health, designed to help patients recovering from kidney or liver transplants while they are in the hospital. The goal is to see how well this program works alongside regular occupational therapy, which is a type of treatment that helps people regain their ability to perform daily activities. Researchers want to find out if patients can easily use the program, how many patients sign up for it, and what feedback they give about their experience.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be English-speaking adults aged 65 to 74 who have recently undergone a kidney or liver transplant and have been ordered by their doctor to receive occupational therapy. They should also be alert and not show signs of confusion. However, individuals with severe shoulder injuries or certain other medical conditions that limit their movement may not be able to participate. Those who join can expect to use the MoveMend program in addition to their regular therapy sessions, and their experiences will help researchers understand how beneficial this new approach could be for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • English speaking (software program is currently only available in English)
• • Status post kidney or liver transplant this admission
• • Physician orders for occupational therapy evaluation and treatment
• • Orientation Log \> 25
• • Negative for delirium per the Confusion Assessment Method
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Orthopedic or surgical precautions that limits shoulder range of motion beyond 90 degrees
• • Upper extremity hemiplegia with inability to lift upper extremity against gravity
• • Accommodation code of Intensive Care Unit