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Filter by:The investigators propose to evaluate the efficacy of MyoTrain AR in a prospective clinical study involving 10 individuals with trans-radial upper-limb loss over a period of 35 days. These individuals will be randomized to Group A (Control Group using conventional motor imagery exercises) and Group B (who will train with the MyoTrain AR system pre-prosthetically). The investigators will test the following hypothesis: Pre-prosthetic training with the MyoTrain AR system, as compared to the current standard of care with conventional motor imagery exercises, results in improved subsequent control stability with the prosthesis. Following a baseline functional assessment, participants will undergo a 30-day pre-prosthetic training period specific to their assigned Group. After this training period, participants will repeat the functional assessment. Participants will then receive their prosthetic device and occupational therapy consistent with the current clinical care standard, after which they will again undergo a battery of validated, clinical assessments.
The investigators propose to evaluate the efficacy of MyoTrain in a prospective clinical study involving 16 individuals with trans-radial upper-limb loss over a period of 206 days. These individuals will be randomized to Group A (Control Group using standard motor imagery training) and Group B (who are provided the MyoTrain system). The investigators will test three hypotheses: 1. The use of MyoTrain results in skills transference to control of the final prosthesis 2. The virtual outcome measures in MyoTrain are correlated with real-world functional outcome measures 3. The use of MyoTrain results in improved clinical outcomes as measured by functional, subjective and usage metrics Following a baseline functional assessment, participants will undergo a 30-day pre-prosthetic training period specific to their assigned Group. After this training period, participants will receive their prosthetic device and occupational therapy consistent with the current clinical care standard, after which they will again undergo clinical assessment. Post-device delivery, participants will then complete 3 56-day blocks of at-home prosthesis use, in between which they will return to clinic for assessment.
Introduction. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological disease causing disability in young adults. Neurorehabilitation is a fundamental aspect in the treatment approach for MS, in which new technologies have gained popularity, especially the use of virtual reality (VR), thanks to the therapeutic possibilities offered for patients with MS presenting cognitive, sensitive and motor dysfunctions. Aim. To analyze and compare an occupational therapy intervention (OT) compared with OT + VR (OT+VR) on the manual dexterity of patients with MS. Material and methods. 26 patients will be recruited. The control group (n=8) will recieve 20 conventional OT sessions distributed in two sessions per week. The experimental group OT+VR (n=8) will recieve 20 sessions of VR interventions, twice weekly and lasting 30 minutes, consisting of VR games accessed via the online webpage motiongamingconsole.com, including Flip Out, Air Hockey, Partículas, Dunkit, Cuenta peces and Robo Maro, in addition to the conventional OT sessions. Pre and post-intervention assessments will be based on the Purdue Pegboard Test, the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test and the Grooved Pegboard Test.