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NCT Number: NCT06319092

Immersive Virtual Reality Version of the 6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test

The 6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test is a test applicable to the upper extremities. The upper extremity plays an important role in activities of daily living, especially in tasks related to reaching, grasping and holding objects. Various activities of daily living, such as combing hair, brushing teeth and picking up objects, require supported or unsupported upper limb activity. Therefore, evaluation of upper extremity function is important. In addition, it is a simple test, it is also seen as a game, its application is functional, and there is no need for expensive equipment. Its validity and reliability have been demonstrated only for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and healthy adults. In addition, to the best of our knowledge, the suitability of this test in a virtual environment has not been evaluated in the literature. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to examine the applicability of this test in a virtual environment.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Gaziantep İslamic Science and Technology University

Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

6 Minutes The virtual reality space for the Pegboard Ring Test will be designed in Blender programme. The software and integration that provides the interactive movement of the person in the application will be done by the UNITY programme.

Entry to the prepared training test area will be with OCULUS Quest 2 (virtual reality glasses and console) equipment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • No orthopaedic problem or limitation of movement in the upper extremity that would adversely affect the test 6PBRT,
  • no diagnosis or history of symptomatic lung and/or heart disease,
  • no serious visual and hearing problems,
  • no psychological and epileptic illnesses,
  • not being diagnosed with migraine before,
  • body mass index (BMI > 20.34, kg/m2 and < 25.94 kg/m2 for male individuals; BMI > 14.6 kg/m2 and < 25.55 kg/m2 for female individuals)

Exclusion criteria

  • Not completing 18 years of age
  • not willing to volunteer to study.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. 6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test

    Time frame: A total of one measurements will be made at 1-week

    The 6-minute pegboard and ring test is used to assess upper extremity functional capacity. The patient sat in front of a perforated board with bottom pegs at shoulder level. The upper pegs are placed in the hole 20 cm above the lower pegs. 10 rings of the same size are placed on the lower pegs. The patient is asked to move as many rings as possible from the lower pegs to the upper pegs and vice versa within a 6-minute period. Pulse, blood pressure, SpO₂, dyspnea and arm fatigue detection are recorded before/after each test. Before the actual test, patients are allowed to move up and down the rings in a cycle to become familiar with the testing procedure. If the patient wants to rest during the test, he is allowed, but the stopwatch is not stopped. During the test, standard encouraging phrases are said to the patient at the end of each minute.

  2. Immersive virtual reality version of the 6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test

    Time frame: A total of two measurements will be made at 1-week intervals within 6 months.

    The classic 6-minute pegboard and ring test adapted to the virtual environment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quick Shoulder-Hand Syndromes Questionnaire

    Time frame: A total of two measurements will be made at 1-week intervals within 6 months

    The Quick Shoulder-Hand Syndromes Questionnaire is used to evaluate musculoskeletal physical function and symptoms of the upper extremity. The survey consists of 11 items and is scored between 0-100 points. Higher scores indicate more disability

  2. Assessment of handgrip

    Time frame: A total of two measurements will be made at 1-week intervals within 6 months

    Hand grip strength was evaluated with a dynamometer. The best score was recorded by taking 3 measurements separately for left and right hand.

  3. 9 Hole Peg Test

    Time frame: A total of two measurements will be made at 1-week intervals within 6 months

    The 9-hole peg test is a standardised test that measures fine dexterity against time. It is a simple test and is a valid and reliable method of assessment. Both hands are tested in the assessment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

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Registry information

Official study title

Validity and Reliability of an Immersive Virtual Reality Version of the 6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test in Healthy Subjects

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 19, 2024

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