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

May 29, 2024 updated by: Fong Chin Su, National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Tainan, Taiwan, 701
        • National Cheng Kung University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Healthy elderly

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Neurological disorders
  • Musculoskeletal problems
  • History of surgery Patients with Alzheimer's disease

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
  • No skeletal muscle, neurological disease that will affect training.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: AR-mPETS
subjects will be instructed to execute simulated piano playing tasks with Augmented Reality.
Device: mPETS(modified-PETS system)
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.
Active Comparator: VR-mPETS
subjects will be instructed to execute simulated piano playing tasks with Virtual Reality.
Device: mPETS(modified-PETS system)
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Force-track testing
Time Frame: Before and after intervention (4 weeks)
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 Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sequential testing( reaction time)
Time Frame: Before and after intervention (4 weeks)
In sequential testing, subjects will be asked to follow the pressing guide. The reaction time of sequential movements will be recorded and calculated.
Before and after intervention (4 weeks)
Sequential testing( correct ratio )
Time Frame: Before and after intervention (4 weeks)
In sequential testing, subjects will be asked to follow the pressing guide. The correct ratio of sequential movements will be recorded and calculated.
Before and after intervention (4 weeks)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Fong-Chin Su, Chair Professor

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 6, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 21, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

August 21, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 22, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 28, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

May 30, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 31, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 29, 2024

Last Verified

May 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • B-ER-105-238

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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