Effect Of Games Based Virtual Reality On Promoting Early Functional Recovery After Foot Tendon Repair (VR)

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Virtual Reality; Achilles Tendon Repairs/Reconstructions

Treatments: Other: Traditional theraapy; Device: samsung gear VR google

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07054814

Mohamed-0055846

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of integrating game based virtual reality on muscle strength ,balance , range of motion ,functional mobility after foot tendon repair and to compare it with standard rehabilitation methods.

Full description

This research is significant for several reasons:

1. Clinical Impact: It seeks to provide evidence-based insights into the effectiveness of VR in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes, potentially reducing recovery times and improving functional independence for patients.
2. Technological Advancement: By integrating cutting-edge technologies into rehabilitation, this study contributes to the evolution of personalized and immersive therapeutic approaches.
3. Patient-Centered Care: The findings may lead to more engaging and accessible rehabilitation options, improving adherence and satisfaction among patients.
4. Healthcare Efficiency: Successful integration of these technologies could reduce the burden on healthcare systems by shortening rehabilitation durations and decreasing the need for extensive manual interventions.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 26 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 to 26 years. Patients undergoing or who have undergone unilateral achilles tendon surgical repair .

4-6 weeks post operative ,partial to full weight bearing Patients willing to participate in rehabilitation protocol.

Exclusion criteria

• o Patients with severe diseases or impaired control of gait patterns.

  • Patients with high scores in anxiety or stress tests, indicating significant psychological distress.
  • Patients who report fatigue or are medically unstable.
  • Patients who have any other orthopedic or neurological problems .
  • Patients who have renal, cardiac,hepatic edema
  • Patients who have gout,plantar fasciitis,fracture dislocation or any types of foot ulcer.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

gemes based virtual reality

Experimental group

Description:

This group includes 30 patients who will receive game based virtual reality exercise using samsung Gear VR plus accelerate functional rehab programe physical therapy 3 times per week for 30 minutes for 12 weeks starting once patient able to do partial or complete weight bearing around (4-6 weeks post operative).

Treatment:

Device: samsung gear VR google

Other: Traditional theraapy

accelerated functional rehab protocol

Active Comparator group

Description:

This group includes 30 patients who will receive accelerated functional rehab programe only for 3 sessions per week .

Treatment:

Other: Traditional theraapy