About this trial
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of incorporating Extended Reality (XR) into the treatment of patients undergoing Lower Limb Rehabilitation (LLR) using the Vector Gait and Safety System. LLR requires repetitive motions over the span of weeks or months with the aim of restoring mobility. This duration of time poses challenges with motivation and increases the burden on the physical therapists. The use of XR in conjunction with conventional physical therapy could significantly increase motivation, along with providing therapists with new ways of tracking the patient's recovery. Pilot study results will be used to propose new and innovative approaches to physical recovery during inpatient rehabilitation, potentially increasing motivation, enhancing therapy participation, and reducing the overall time taken for recovery.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Inpatient at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Receiving or scheduled to receive Vector-based gait training therapy
At least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
Disqualifiers
Unable to use the Vector due to contraindications for Vector use (>500 lb or <30 lb), external halo neck support, severe osteoporosis, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable fractures)
Unable to follow 2 step commands
Vertigo or vision abnormalities contraindicated for MR use
Unable to ambulate prior to current injury
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Extended Reality based Gait Rehabilitation
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University at Albany
Lead sponsor
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Collaborator