Feasibility of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation in Patients With Limited Mobility

Launched by ASAN MEDICAL CENTER · Apr 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective virtual reality-based rehabilitation exercises can be for patients who are bedridden in a hospital. Specifically, the study will use a fun game called Nintendo Ring Fit, which encourages movement through motion-aware exercises tailored to each patient’s abilities. The goal is to see if these digital exercises can help improve physical function and recovery for patients who have limited mobility due to their condition.

To participate in this study, individuals must be 19 years or older and have restricted mobility, meaning they need some assistance to walk. Patients will take part in a personalized exercise program for two weeks, exercising for about 30 minutes each day under the guidance of a therapist to ensure safety. The study will closely monitor each participant's physical condition throughout the program to ensure they are comfortable and safe. This research aims to find new ways to help bedridden patients recover and improve their rehabilitation experiences in hospitals.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • Patients with restricted mobility (FAC 3 or less) among those hospitalized for acute, surgical conditions
• • \* FAC 3: One guardian is required to supervise walking without physical contact
• • A person who is 19 years of age or older and who has agreed to this study
• Exclusion criteria:
• • Those who are unable to cooperate in rehabilitation exercise programs due to inadequate levels of consciousness or cognition - those who have persistent biological instability
• • A person who is unable to perform most of the exercise programs due to severe limitation of muscle strength or range of motion of the joint, disability of amputation, etc
• • A person who needs to limit the movement required for the rehabilitation exercise program due to fracture or instability of the skeletal system- A person who is unable to cooperate with the rehabilitation exercise program due to poor vision or hearing
• • Patients on mechanical ventilation for 24 hours