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NCT Number: NCT07054814

Effect Of Games Based Virtual Reality On Promoting Early Functional Recovery After Foot Tendon Repair

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of integrating game based virtual reality on muscle strength ,balance , range of motion ,functional mobility after foot tendon repair and to compare it with standard rehabilitation methods.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–26 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Police Hospital Ministry of Interior

Cairo, +2, Egypt

Location contact

mohamed AR osman, MSC

CONTACT

[email protected]

01221291916 ext. 01121540402

mohamed AR osman, MSC

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

About this study

This research is significant for several reasons:

  • Clinical Impact: It seeks to provide evidence-based insights into the effectiveness of VR in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes, potentially reducing recovery times and improving functional independence for patients.
  • Technological Advancement: By integrating cutting-edge technologies into rehabilitation, this study contributes to the evolution of personalized and immersive therapeutic approaches.
  • Patient-Centered Care: The findings may lead to more engaging and accessible rehabilitation options, improving adherence and satisfaction among patients.
  • Healthcare Efficiency: Successful integration of these technologies could reduce the burden on healthcare systems by shortening rehabilitation durations and decreasing the need for extensive manual interventions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 to 26 years. Patients undergoing or who have undergone unilateral achilles tendon surgical repair .

4-6 weeks post operative ,partial to full weight bearing Patients willing to participate in rehabilitation protocol.

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Exclusion criteria

  • o Patients with severe diseases or impaired control of gait patterns.
  • Patients with high scores in anxiety or stress tests, indicating significant psychological distress.
  • Patients who report fatigue or are medically unstable.
  • Patients who have any other orthopedic or neurological problems .
  • Patients who have renal, cardiac,hepatic edema
  • Patients who have gout,plantar fasciitis,fracture dislocation or any types of foot ulcer.

Treatment and study plan

samsung gear VR google

Device

do some of games based VR exercise Headmaster 3.0 Dream Match Tennis Beat Saber (PSVR) Knockout League Hoops Richie's Plank Experience Pong It VR Egg Time VR Sparc VR plus accelerated functional rehab protocol

General Principles:

Goal: Promote tendon healing while minimizing stiffness, muscle atrophy, and encouraging a faster return to full function.

Approach: Early controlled mobilization, gradual loading based on patient tolerance (without excessive pain or swelling).

Important: Supervised by an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist. Device: Start with a walker boot or splint keeping the ankle plantarflexed.

Phases of Rehabilitation:

Other names: traditional protocol of accelerated functional rehab

Traditional theraapy

Other

General Principles: accelerated functional rehab protocol Goal: Promote tendon healing while minimizing stiffness, muscle atrophy, and encouraging a faster return to full function.

Approach: Early controlled mobilization, gradual loading based on patient tolerance (without excessive pain or swelling).

Important: Supervised by an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist. Device: Start with a walker boot or splint keeping the ankle plantarflexed.

Phases of Rehabilitation:

Primary outcomes

  1. Balance

    Time frame: At base line and 6 weeks

    Biodex balance system for balance assessment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Symptom relief

    Time frame: At base line and at 6 and 12 week

    Visual analogue scale

  2. Range of motion

    Time frame: At baseline and at 6 weeks and 12 weeks

    Goniometer

  3. Functional ability

    Time frame: At base line and at 6 weeks and at 12 weeks

    6 minute walk test

  4. Symmetry

    Time frame: At base line and week 6 and wee12

    Limb symmetry index

  5. Muscle strength

    Time frame: At baseline and week 6 and 12

    Hand held dynamometer

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Mohamed AR osman, MSC

CONTACT

[email protected]

+201221291916

mohamed AR osman, MSC

CONTACT

[email protected]

01221291916 ext. 01121540402

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Acronym: VR

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 8, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 8, 2025

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