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NCT Number: NCT06435078

Developments of Novel Virtual Visual and Haptic Stimulation Systems for the Elderly

previous studies indicated that sensory input can have positive impacts on finger force control in the elderly. Additionally, according to previous reports, apart from pharmacotherapy, nonpharmacologic interventions, such as psychosocial-environmental treatments, are emerging for the behavior and affective symptoms in AD . Moreover, enhanced finger force control and coordination lead to better hand dexterity and is believed to eventually improve life independence in the healthy elderly and the elderly with AD. Therefore, this study aims to develop novel virtual visual and haptic stimulation systems for the elderly to enhance their finger force control.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Elderly Alzheimer Disease Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Dementia Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders Neurodegenerative Diseases Tauopathies

Age range

20 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

National Cheng Kung University

Tainan, 701, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Healthy elderly

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged ≥ 65
  • Healthy adult (no skeletal muscle, neurological disease that will affect training).

Exclusion criteria

  • Neurological disorders
  • Musculoskeletal problems
  • History of surgery Patients with Alzheimer's disease

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
  • No skeletal muscle, neurological disease that will affect training.

Treatment and study plan

mPETS(modified-PETS system)

Device

The pressing evaluation and training system (PETS) consists of five force transducers, a pad position-adjustable frame, and biofeedback system. Five force transducers are used to collect the applied normal force from five digits.

Primary outcomes

  1. Force-track testing

    Time frame: Before and after intervention (4 weeks)

    Subjects will be asked to track the target force and presses task digit to fit the target line until finish.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Sequential testing( reaction time)

    Time frame: Before and after intervention (4 weeks)

    In sequential testing, subjects will be asked to follow the pressing guide. The reaction time of sequential movements will be recorded and calculated.

  2. Sequential testing( correct ratio )

    Time frame: Before and after intervention (4 weeks)

    In sequential testing, subjects will be asked to follow the pressing guide. The correct ratio of sequential movements will be recorded and calculated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
May 30, 2024
Registry last updated
May 31, 2024

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