SeniorsNCT07499778
Pilot Verification of the Usability of Automatic Evaluation of the Box and Block Test by a Computer Program in Occupational Therapy Practice
An observational study of Seniors, run by Charles University, Czech Republic at 1 site in Czechia.
Trial summary
The aim of the project is to verify the usability of a computer program for automatic evaluation of the Box and Block Test performed by seniors aged 65 and over and to determine whether it is more advantageous to use it in clinical practice compared to the usual manual evaluation of the Box and Block Test by an… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Seniors
- What is being tested?
- Box and Block Test
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCzechia
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 30 Sep 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Study population: clients of a selected nursing home aged 65 and over
Who may be able to join
- a client of a selected nursing home who is willing to be tested at the time of data collection
- age 65 and over
- signature of informed consent
Who cannot join
- severe cognitive, visual or motor limitations preventing completion of the entire test
- failure to complete the entire test
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Czechia1 site
Domov Sluníčko
Ostrava-Vítkovice, Czech Republic, 70300
Natálie Štulrajterová, Bc., +420725846578, katerina.rybarova@lf1.cuni.cz
Kateřina Vondrová, Mgr.
About this study
The aim of the project is to verify the usability of a computer program for automatic evaluation of the Box and Block Test performed by seniors aged 65 and over and to determine whether it is more advantageous to use it in clinical practice compared to the usual manual evaluation of the Box and Block Test by an occupational therapist.
Read the detailed description
The occupational therapist will test the dexterity of both hands once using the Box and Block Test. Their task will be to move as many blocks as possible from one side of the test box to the other side with each hand separately within one minute according to verbal instructions in three consecutive attempts. The testing will be videotaped for the purpose of subsequent evaluation of the data obtained by a computer program. The results obtained from the evaluation of the videotape by the occupational therapist and the computer program will then be analyzed.
- Conditions
- Seniors
- Being tested
- Box and Block Test
- Keywords
- seniors, dexterity, Box and Block Test, computer program, occupational therapy, assessment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Box and Block TestDiagnostic test
Box and Block Test, three attempts of both subtest (Dominant hand, Non-dominant Hand)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| seniors tested in natural light | seniors tested by the Box and Block Test in a room with natural light Receives: Diagnostic Test: Box and Block Test | |
| seniors tested under artificial lighting | seniors tested by the Box and Block Test in a room with artificial lighting Receives: Diagnostic Test: Box and Block Test |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
results of the Box and Block Test evaluated by an occupational therapist
number of blocks
Measured: 25 minutes
results of the Box and Block Test evaluated by a computer program
number of blocks
Measured: 25 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Mar 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Sep 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for SeniorsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Charles University, Czech RepublicThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kateřina Rybářová, Charles University, Czech Republic
- Investigators
- Kateřina Vondrová, Mgr., Principal investigator, Charles University, Czech Republic
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07499778
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- č.j. 41/26 S-IV
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Pilot Verification of the Usability of Automatic Evaluation of the Box and Block Test by a Computer Program in Occupational Therapy Practice
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07499778
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- č.j. 41/26 S-IV
- Conditions
- Seniors
- Keywords
- seniors, dexterity, Box and Block Test, computer program, occupational therapy, assessment
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Charles University, Czech RepublicUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Mar 2026 (actual)
- 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 aim of the project is to verify the usability of a computer program for automatic evaluation of the Box and Block Test performed by seniors aged 65 and over and to determine whether it is more advantageous to use it in clinical practice compared to the usual manual evaluation of the Box and Block Test by an occupational therapist.
Detailed description
The occupational therapist will test the dexterity of both hands once using the Box and Block Test. Their task will be to move as many blocks as possible from one side of the test box to the other side with each hand separately within one minute according to verbal instructions in three consecutive attempts. The testing will be videotaped for the purpose of subsequent evaluation of the data obtained by a computer program. The results obtained from the evaluation of the videotape by the occupational therapist and the computer program will then be analyzed.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| seniors tested in natural light | – | Diagnostic Test: Box and Block Testseniors tested by the Box and Block Test in a room with natural light |
| seniors tested under artificial lighting | – | Diagnostic Test: Box and Block Testseniors tested by the Box and Block Test in a room with artificial lighting |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- clients of a selected nursing home aged 65 and over
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- a client of a selected nursing home who is willing to be tested at the time of data collection
- age 65 and over
- signature of informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- severe cognitive, visual or motor limitations preventing completion of the entire test
- failure to complete the entire test
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Box and Block TestBox and Block Test, three attempts of both subtest (Dominant hand, Non-dominant Hand) | Diagnostic test | seniors tested in natural light, seniors tested under artificial lighting |
Primary outcome
results of the Box and Block Test evaluated by an occupational therapist
Time frame: 25 minutes
number of blocks
results of the Box and Block Test evaluated by a computer program
Time frame: 25 minutes
number of blocks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Kateřina Vondrová, Mgr. principal investigator
Charles University, Czech Republic
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Seniors, run by Charles University, Czech Republic at 1 site in Czechia.
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 3 inclusion and 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Mar 2026. 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 Czechia. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Kateřina Vondrová, Mgr. (+420725846578, katerina.rybarova@lf1.cuni.cz), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
results of the Box and Block Test evaluated by an occupational therapist (time frame: 25 minutes). The study lists 2 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 30 Mar 2026.