Developments of Novel Virtual Visual and Haptic Stimulation Systems for the Elderly

NCT06435078 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: B-ER-105-238
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

previous studies indicated that sensory input can have positive impacts on finger force control in the elderly. Additionally, according to previous reports, apart from pharmacotherapy, nonpharmacologic interventions, such as psychosocial-environmental treatments, are emerging for the behavior and affective symptoms in AD . Moreover, enhanced finger force control and coordination lead to better hand dexterity and is believed to eventually improve life independence in the healthy elderly and the elderly with AD. Therefore, this study aims to develop novel virtual visual and haptic stimulation systems for the elderly to enhance their finger force control.

Conditions

Healthy Elderly; Alzheimer Disease

Keywords

Pressing Evaluation and Training System; Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Force-track testing

  Subjects will be asked to track the target force and presses task digit to fit the target line until finish.

  Before and after intervention (4 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Sequential testing( reaction time)

  Before and after intervention (4 weeks)

• Sequential testing( correct ratio )

  Before and after intervention (4 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

AR-mPETS

EXPERIMENTAL

subjects will be instructed to execute simulated piano playing tasks with Augmented Reality.

Device: mPETS(modified-PETS system)

VR-mPETS

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

subjects will be instructed to execute simulated piano playing tasks with Virtual Reality.

Device: mPETS(modified-PETS system)

Interventions

mPETS(modified-PETS system) DEVICE

The pressing evaluation and training system (PETS) consists of five force transducers, a pad position-adjustable frame, and biofeedback system. Five force transducers are used to collect the applied normal force from five digits.

AR-mPETS; VR-mPETS

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Aged ≥ 65
• Healthy adult (no skeletal muscle, neurological disease that will affect training).

You may not qualify if:

• Neurological disorders
• Musculoskeletal problems
• History of surgery Patients with Alzheimer's disease
• Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
• No skeletal muscle, neurological disease that will affect training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Cheng-Kung University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

National Cheng Kung University

Tainan, 701, Taiwan

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dementia; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Tauopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Fong-Chin Su

  Chair Professor

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Chair Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 22, 2024
• First Posted: May 30, 2024
• Study Start: March 6, 2017
• Primary Completion: August 21, 2017
• Study Completion: August 21, 2017
• Last Updated: May 31, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Locations

TW (1)