Design of an Affordable Gym for Post Stroke Rehabilitation

Rehab in a Crate is a therapy gym designed to be affordable, compact and easily transportable. The purpose of this particular study is to gain feedback on the initial design of the Rehab in a Crate system. This will be accomplished by using qualitative ethnographic research methods (i.e. human centered design) in the form of surveys that have been carefully designed by members of the research team. The eligibility criteria of this survey research reflects the intended user base of an eventual finished product, which is survivors of stroke and cerebral palsy across the globe. And while healthcare professionals are not the user base per se, their expertise and feedback should be instrumental in the design of future iterations of the Rehab in a Crate. Ease of use, utility, design, and various features, both existing and intended, will all be surveyed items.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Cerebrovascular Disorders Healthy Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Penn Medicine Rittenhouse

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

About this study

The investigators aim to survey stroke survivors and healthcare professionals on the design, ease of use, utility, and various features of, both existing and those yet-to-be-developed. This feedback will help to fine tune further development of this therapy gym, Rehab in a Crate, and move forward in the iteration process.

Note: The device is not being used at this moment for diagnostic or evaluation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Stroke survivors who are more than 3 months post stroke and persons with cerebral palsy adults - have hemiplegia or diplegia
Health professionals who have considerable experience in stroke rehabilitation.

Exclusion criteria

Anyone who is not 18 years of age.
More than mild spasticity in the upper of lower extremities.
A cognitive score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment that indicates that the participant is cognitively impaired.
Motor impairment that precludes interaction with the Rehab in a Crate (e.g. unable to grip a handle).

Treatment and study plan

Rehab in a Crate System

Device

The therapy gym is Rehab in a Crate with 4 stations for upper and lower limb assessment/therapy. Each station will allow adaptive game-based therapy.

Note: The device is not being used at this moment for diagnostic or evaluation. Users will be asked to explore the device, try the systems, and provide feedback about use.

Primary outcomes

Acceptability of Rehab system

Time frame: 1 session, about 1.5 hours in length

The ability to accept the product for use in rehab; An ethnographic survey/questionnaire will be administered to the subjects.

Secondary outcomes

Usability of Rehab System

Time frame: 1 session, about 1.5 hours in length

The ability to use the product for therapy as intended

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

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Registry information

Acronym: RehabCares

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Jul 1, 2016
Registry last updated: Oct 14, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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