Stroke Clinical Trial
Official title:
Clinical Feasibility & Validation of the Augmented Reality-Delivered GlenxRose Programs for Acquired Brain Injury
Factors related to successful rehabilitation in acquired brain injury (ABI) are often directly related to adherence; for instance, dosage, frequency, and intensity can burden the patient regarding time and motivational factors. Regarding salience, patients may lose interest or find a traditional intervention boring after a few sessions. It is well documented that nonadherence not only impacts rehabilitation for patients but can also further prolong treatment, and increase hospital and clinician costs, in addition to a higher prevalence of future comorbidities. Additionally, the same factors that are related to can impact adherence are also related to neuroplasticity. Therefore, strategies that improve patient adherence can significantly help optimize patient care and treatment outcomes for those with ABI. The gamification of rehabilitation therapies using augmented reality (AR) may help promote adherence. Gamification of rehabilitation therapy can make mass practice required in rehabilitation therapies seemingly fun and more personally engaging for the patient. Additionally, the experience achieved through AR can further promote salience and be customizable to individual patient requirements. As AR systems are now highly portable, cost-effective, and relatively simple to utilize, they can provide an excellent opportunity to provide more engaging rehabilitation approaches compared to standard care alone. AR gamification of rehabilitation may increase adherence by shifting patients' perspectives of therapy as tedious, boring, or a hassle, to a fun and engaging game that ultimately helps their recovery processes. The GlenXRose AR-delivered ABI program (developed by the Cognitive Projections Lab, University of Alberta) has been created in collaboration with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital with the overall goal of increasing patient adherence, treatment outcomes, and satisfaction with ABI rehabilitation therapy. The proposed studies are to investigate the feasibility of implementing this technology alongside routine clinical care, obtaining clinician feedback, examining associated financial costs, and continuing to examine the effect of the GlenXRose AR ABI-therapies on patient adherence and clinical outcomes, compared to traditional clinical care alone.
Status | Not yet recruiting |
Enrollment | 30 |
Est. completion date | August 31, 2025 |
Est. primary completion date | May 31, 2025 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | All |
Age group | 18 Years and older |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: - Adults receiving care at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (Edmonton, Canada) for mild to moderate Acquired Brain Injury - Proficiency in English - Adequate upper-limb strength and coordination to utilize AR headset (determined by clinicians) Exclusion Criteria: - Pediatric populations - Severe acquired brain injury - severe cognitive and behavioural disorders (e.g. agitation, confusion, aggressive behaviour), which is Level V or higher on the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning Scale - Severe aphasia, impacting language comprehension - Communication disorders that impact comprehension of verbal commands and understanding of scale used in the study - Previous neurological and/or psychiatric disorders - Substance misuse disorders - Previously acquired brain injury - Impairments that limit the interaction with the AR device |
Country | Name | City | State |
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Canada | Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital | Edmonton | Alberta |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of Alberta | Alberta Health services, Mitacs |
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Frequency | Reported frequency of rehabilitation therapy | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Primary | Generalization | Self-reported time of rehabilitation | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Primary | Compliance Rate | Self-reported compliance using a 10cm visual analog scale. Participants mark along the scale where they believe their compliance rate is (0 meaning absolute no compliance, and 10 indicative of perfect compliance to the protocol) | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Primary | Adherence - Attendance | Attendance and Practice Records | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Primary | Adherence - Self Reported | Medical Adherence Report Scale (Chan et al., 2020) taken at each in-person session. Higher scores are indicative of stronger adherence and beliefs. (10 items, each scaled between 1-5 on a likert scale) | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Primary | Adherence - Clinician Reported | Sport Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale (Kolt et al., 2006), taken at each in-person session. Higher scores are indicative of greater effort and adherence in the session. (Range 0-15) | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Secondary | Cognitive Functioning - SCATBI | Scale of Cognitive Ability for Traumatic Brain Injury (SCATBI; Adamovich & Henderson, 1992). The SCATBI assesses 5 domains. The interpretation of lower and higher scores on the Scales of Cognitive Ability for Traumatic Brain Injury (SCATBI) depends on the specific subtest being administered. In general, higher scores on cognitive subtests indicate better performance or higher levels of cognitive ability in the specific domain being assessed. Lower scores, on the other hand, may indicate difficulties or impairment in that particular cognitive domain. | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Secondary | Cognitive Functioning - LOTCA | Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment. 26 subtests are scored on a scale between 1-4 (1 being poor performance, 4 being optimal performance). higher scores on the LOTCA indicate better cognitive function within a specific domain, while lower scores suggest potential difficulties or impairments in that cognitive area. | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Secondary | Cognitive Functioning - Behaviour | Behavioural Inattention Test (Wilson, Cockburn, & Halligan, 1987). Scoring typically involves comparing the individual's performance to established norms or comparison groups. Higher scores indicate less severe neglect or inattention, while lower scores suggest more pronounced impairments. | Up to 12 Weeks | |
Secondary | Upper-Limb Motor Coordination | Box and Block Test (Mathiowetz, Volland, Kashman, & Weber, 1975). The score is the total number of blocks transferred successfully within the designated time, which is usually one minute. The range of scores on the BBT can vary widely, depending on the individual's abilities and impairments. Higher scores indicate better manual dexterity and motor function, while lower scores suggest limitations or difficulties in performing the task. | Up to 12 Weeks |
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