Abnormal Gait KinematicsVRGAITNCT01225120
Amputee Gait Training Using Virtual Reality and Real-Time Feedback
A study testing Gait Training in people with Abnormal Gait Kinematics, run by Brooke Army Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this repeated measures design gait training study is to develop and quantitatively assess the effectiveness of a virtual reality training environment using real-time feedback for modification of pelvic motion during gait. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Abnormal Gait Kinematics
- What is being tested?
- Gait Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 66 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2007to Sep 2011
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Unilateral traumatic trans-tibial or transfemoral amputation
- Independent ambulation without an assistive device for a minimum of three months
- Ability to ambulate continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes
- Trans-femoral participants must use an ischial containment socket
- VAS Pain scores on the involved side of less than 4/10
- Sagittal plane ankle, knee and hip strength of 4 or greater on the uninvolved side as determined by manual muscle test.
Who cannot join
- Blindness
- TBI-Glascow Coma Scale score of 12 or lower at the time of injury
- Cardiac or pulmonary problems limiting physical activity
- PTSD or other psychological condition with symptoms that would be exacerbated by participation in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Center for the Intrepid
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234
About this study
The purpose of this repeated measures design gait training study is to develop and quantitatively assess the effectiveness of a virtual reality training environment using real-time feedback for modification of pelvic motion during gait.
- Conditions
- Abnormal Gait Kinematics
- Being tested
- Gait Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Gait TrainingOther
12 sessions, 30 minutes of walking on treadmill with real time therapist directed feedback on gait kinematics.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Gait Training | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Gait Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Gait Biomechanics
Measured: 3 weeks
Gait Biomechanics
Measured: immediately prior to start of 3 week training
Gait Biomechanics
Measured: Immediately post training
Gait Biomechanics
Measured: 3 weeks from initial post training
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Oct 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2007
- Primary completionSep 2011 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Abnormal Gait KinematicsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Investigators
- Jason M Wilken, PT, PhD, Principal investigator, Director, Military Performance Lab-Center for the Intrepid
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01225120
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- C.2007.072t
- Acronym
- VRGAIT
- Status last verified
- Oct 2010
- First submitted
- 19 Oct 2010
- Last updated
- 20 Oct 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Oct 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Amputee Gait Training Using Virtual Reality and Real-Time Feedback
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01225120
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VRGAIT / C.2007.072t
- Conditions
- Abnormal Gait Kinematics
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 66 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical CenterUS federal agency
- Study start
- Aug 2007
- Primary completion
- Sep 2011 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Oct 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this repeated measures design gait training study is to develop and quantitatively assess the effectiveness of a virtual reality training environment using real-time feedback for modification of pelvic motion during gait.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Gait Training | Experimental | Other: Gait Training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Unilateral traumatic trans-tibial or transfemoral amputation
- Independent ambulation without an assistive device for a minimum of three months
- Ability to ambulate continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes
- Trans-femoral participants must use an ischial containment socket
- VAS Pain scores on the involved side of less than 4/10
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Blindness
- TBI-Glascow Coma Scale score of 12 or lower at the time of injury
- Cardiac or pulmonary problems limiting physical activity
- PTSD or other psychological condition with symptoms that would be exacerbated by participation in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Gait Training12 sessions, 30 minutes of walking on treadmill with real time therapist directed feedback on gait kinematics. | Other | Gait Training |
Primary outcome
Gait Biomechanics
Time frame: 3 weeks
Gait Biomechanics
Time frame: immediately prior to start of 3 week training
Gait Biomechanics
Time frame: Immediately post training
Gait Biomechanics
Time frame: 3 weeks from initial post training
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Oct 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jason M Wilken, PT, PhD principal investigator
Director, Military Performance Lab-Center for the Intrepid
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Gait Training in people with Abnormal Gait Kinematics, run by Brooke Army Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Oct 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Gait Biomechanics (time frame: 3 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Oct 2010.