Wii Fit Balance Training Compared to Traditional Balance Training in Patients With SCI/TBI/CVA

NCT01438671 | Withdrawn

• 1 other identifier: 1179437
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Our hypothesis is the investigators will find a significant advantage for the use of a virtual reality system like the Wii Fit to improve overall balance scores versus the use of traditional balance activities alone. The objectives will be to determine the enjoyment of these types of gaming activities through the use of a survey to support the hypothesis that these activities are more enjoyable than traditional activities and to gather evidence to support the use of these more enjoyable activities as a viable and needed addition to the overall balance regimen given in the plan of care for a patient with traumatic or acquired brain injury, stroke or spinal cord injury.

Conditions

Distorted; Balance

Keywords

WiiFit; Standing Balance; Neurological Population

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• WiiFit

  For standing balance we will be using the Berg Balance Scale and Single Leg Stance. The investigators will also be looking at weight bearing symmetry utilizing the intrinsic tests included with the Nintendo Wii Fit ™ Measurements will be taken at baseline (pre-intervention), and at conclusion of each intervention phase (after 2 weeks of traditional balance therapy and then again after 2 weeks of training using the Nintendo Wii Fit ™)

  Before and after two consecutive 2 week periods: one period without intervention, one with

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Satisfaction

  Post Intervention (at conclusion of two 2 week trials)

Study Arms (1)

All participants

EXPERIMENTAL

Nintendo Wii Fit Balance training followed by traditional balance training

Procedure: Nintendo Wii Fit; Procedure: Traditional balance training

Interventions

Nintendo Wii Fit PROCEDURE

The Nintendo Wii Fit is an accessory for the Nintendo Wii video game system that utilizes a balance board peripheral. The subject stands on the balance board and engages in video games that require weight shifting and balancing in order to interact with the game. This intervention will be administered for 30 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week (as tolerated by subject), for a two week period.

All participants

Traditional balance training PROCEDURE

This physical therapy intervention involves gait training, balance education on various surfaces, activities involving limited and changing bases of support, and dynamic interaction with the subject's environment. This intervention will be administered 30 minutes per day, 3 to 5 days per week (by subject's tolerance), for a two week period.

All participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Acquired neurological diagnosis
• years of age or greater
• Score greater than or equal to an 18 on the MME and/or have a FIM score of 5 in comprehension and problem solving.
• Ability to stand with no greater than minimal assist (FIM score of 4, less than or equal to 25% assist)
• Vision that is WFL with or without glasses/contacts
• Ability to stand for at least 5 minutes without rest.
• Have at least a WBAT status

You may not qualify if:

• Person that is less than 18 years of age
• Person scoring less than an 18 on the MME and/or a FIM score of a 4 or lower in comprehension and problem solving.
• Person with the inability to stand without minimal assist
• Inability to stand for 5 minutes without rest
• Impaired vision
• Weight bearing precautions of 50%WB or NWB on either lower extremity
• Any vestibular diagnoses
• Pain that limits participation
• Uncontrollable medical complications

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Missouri-Columbia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Missouri Rehabilitation Center

Mount Vernon, Missouri, 65712, United States

Location

Study Officials

• Geoffrey D. Mosley, PT

  Missouri Rehabilitation Center, University of Missouri Health Systems

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 2, 2011
• First Posted: September 22, 2011
• Study Start: September 1, 2011
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2014
• Study Completion: October 1, 2014
• Last Updated: September 30, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)