Kinematics of Movements Provoked by an Augmented Reality App

Launched by SINT MAARTENSKLINIEK · Jul 17, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how an augmented reality app, called the Rehabilitation Gaming System (RGS), can help improve upper limb movements in people recovering from a stroke and in healthy older adults. The aim is to see how well these movements are performed during home-based rehabilitation exercises and how different types of instructions (like video versus personalized guidance) can affect performance. By understanding these movements better, researchers hope to enhance rehabilitation methods for stroke survivors and support healthy aging.

To participate in this study, stroke survivors must have experienced a stroke at least two months ago, have mild to moderate difficulty using their arms, and be smartphone users. Healthy elderly participants should be 60 years or older and also need to be smartphone users. Each participant will visit a rehabilitation clinic for one session lasting about 1.5 hours, where they'll try out various exercises and games. Throughout the session, they will wear special devices to track their movements. This study is currently looking for participants, and taking part could provide valuable insights into improving rehabilitation techniques for both stroke recovery and healthy aging.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria stroke survivors:
• • People who suffered from a stroke at least 2 months ago.
• • Smartphone users
• • Mild to moderate upper limb impairment (Medical Research Council Scale for Muscle Strength (MRC) ≥ 2)
• Exclusion Criteria stroke survivors:
• • Severe cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment \< 19)
• • Visual impairments (which cannot be corrected with glasses)
• • Upper limb impairments not caused by the stroke
• Inclusion Criteria healthy elderly:
• • 60 years or older
• • Smartphone users
• Exclusion Criteria healthy elderly:
• • Visual impairments (which cannot be corrected with glasses)
• • Upper limb impairments which can affect smartphone use