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VR-Assisted Gait Training for Abnormal Gait (VRGAIT Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Jason M Wilken, PT, PhD

Research Sponsored by Brooke Army Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Sagittal plane ankle, knee and hip strength of 4 or greater on the uninvolved side as determined by manual muscle test.

Independent ambulation without an assistive device for a minimum of three months

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 weeks from initial post training

Awards & highlights

VRGAIT Trial Summary

This trial will help researchers develop a VR training program that can help people with movement disorders modify their pelvic motion during gait.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with an abnormal gait due to a unilateral traumatic trans-tibial or transfemoral amputation. Participants must be able to walk for at least 15 minutes, have good muscle strength on the non-affected side, and use a specific type of prosthetic socket. They should not have severe pain, blindness, significant brain injuries, heart or lung issues that limit activity, or PTSD that could worsen by joining.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing a virtual reality-based gait training program that provides real-time feedback to help improve pelvic motion during walking. It's designed as a repeated measures study where participants' progress will be closely monitored and assessed quantitatively.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves physical therapy using virtual reality rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience fatigue or discomfort from the increased physical activity.

VRGAIT Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My unaffected leg's muscles are strong.

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I have been walking on my own without help for at least three months.

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I use an ischial containment socket for my prosthetic leg.

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I have had one leg amputated either below or above the knee due to injury.

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I can walk non-stop for at least 15 minutes.

VRGAIT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 weeks from initial post training

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 weeks from initial post training

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 weeks from initial post training for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Gait Biomechanics

VRGAIT Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Gait TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

0 / 5Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brooke Army Medical CenterLead Sponsor

118 Previous Clinical Trials

26,458 Total Patients Enrolled

Jason M Wilken, PT, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorDirector, Military Performance Lab-Center for the Intrepid

11 Previous Clinical Trials

282 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Gait Training (Not Applicable) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01225120 — N/A

Abnormal Gait Research Study Groups: Gait Training

Abnormal Gait Clinical Trial 2023: Gait Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01225120 — N/A

Gait Training (Not Applicable) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01225120 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this investigation have an age limit, and if so, what is it?

"In accordance with this trial's parameters, the lower limit for participant age is 18 and no one over 45 will be admitted."

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Are there remaining opportunities to enroll in this research trial?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research venture is not presently seeking participants; however, the initial posting was on August 1st 2007 with an update following in October of 2010. Despite being inactive for recruitment at present, two other trials are inviting patients to take part."

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Do I meet the qualifications to participate in this clinical investigation?

"To be eligible, individuals must demonstrate atypical locomotion and fall between 18-45 years of age. This study is hoping to enroll a total of 66 participants."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Amputee Gait Training Using Virtual Reality and Real-Time Feedback

2007. "Amputee Gait Training Using Virtual Reality and Real-Time Feedback". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01225120.