Snipperfingers for Rehabilitation

(Snipperfinger Trial)

Overseen By Man Yee Suen, MMedSc

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Stanford University

Disqualifiers: Orthopedic conditions, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

30 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Emerging technologies that utilize motion capture integrated with engaging software offer new methods for increasing engagement and movement in patients admitted to the hospital. Hospitalized patients are often limited to sedentary activities, spending the majority of their time in bed, which can contribute to deconditioning and functional mobility deficits. This study seeks to explore the feasibility of a tool designed to promote movement through engaging gameplay that is acceptable to both clinicians and families.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Snipperfingers for rehabilitation?

The research on a patient-oriented hand rehabilitation program showed better results in terms of hand function and patient satisfaction compared to standard programs. This suggests that personalized rehabilitation approaches, like Snipperfingers, may be effective in improving hand function and overall satisfaction. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

How does the treatment Snipperfingers differ from other treatments for hand rehabilitation?

The treatment Snipperfingers is unique because it may involve a novel approach or mechanism not detailed in the available research, as there is no direct information on its specific differences from existing treatments for hand rehabilitation. ^{3 6 7 8 9}

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for pediatric patients aged 6-17 who are able to follow simple instructions and participate in standing gameplay. They must be receiving physical therapy at Stanford Children's Hospital and medically cleared for standing and upper-body movement. It excludes those with conditions that make physical activity unsafe.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 6 and 17 years old.

I am getting physical therapy at Stanford Children's Hospital.

I am medically approved to stand and move my upper body.

Exclusion Criteria

I have a health condition that prevents me from being active.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Pediatric patients engage with the Snipperfingers software platform, and movement is analyzed by the OptiTrack system

1 session

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention

immediately after intervention

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Snipperfingers

Trial Overview The study is testing 'Snipperfingers,' a technology integrating motion capture with software designed to encourage active play in hospitalized children, aiming to prevent deconditioning from prolonged bed rest.

Participant Groups

Group I: Pediatric patient Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Pediatric patient will engage with engagement-focused software platform (Snipperfingers) and movement will be analysed by the real-time motion capture system (the OptiTrack system).

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Stanford University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,527

Recruited

17,430,000+

Findings from Research

A study involving 42 individuals with unilateral wrist disorders revealed a wide range of functional difficulties in daily activities, highlighting the impact of such disorders on both gross and fine motor tasks.

Participants commonly used compensatory mechanisms, such as relying on others or using their other hand, to adapt to their limitations, indicating a need for more comprehensive wrist outcome instruments that reflect these challenges.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Difficulties associated with wrist disorders--a qualitative study. Bialocerkowski, AE.[2017]

References

1. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Difficulties associated with wrist disorders--a qualitative study. [2017]

2. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Evaluating the effectiveness of a patient-oriented hand rehabilitation programme. [2022]

3. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Severity of contracture and self-reported disability in patients with Dupuytren's contracture referred for surgery. [2022]

4. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Selecting outcomes measures in children's rehabilitation: a comparison of methods. [2019]

5. Germany pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Rehabilitation after Clipping of Cerebral Aneurysms without Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Outcome Analysis of 100 Consecutive Cases. [2018]

6. Germany pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[Long-term static overnight extension splinting following percutaneous needle fasciotomy]. [2014]

7. France pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Results and complications of superficialis-to-profundus tendon transfer in brain-damaged patients, a series of 26 patients. [2019]

8. Korea (South) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Surgical results of selective median neurotomy for wrist and finger spasticity. [2021]

9. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Combined flexor and extensor release for activation of voluntary movement of the fingers in patients with cerebral palsy. [2005]