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Evaluating the Impact of a Meta Quest 3 Gamified VR Rehabilitation Program in Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Umm Al-Qura University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a gamified virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation program can effectively reduce pain, improve functionality, and enhance balance in adults aged 40-64 years diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can the VR rehabilitation program reduce pain and disability compared to conventional physical therapy alone? Can the VR rehabilitation program improve balance and functionality in patients with knee osteoarthritis? Researchers will compare a group receiving the VR-based rehabilitation program alongside conventional therapy to a group receiving only conventional therapy to see if the addition of VR leads to superior outcomes. Participants will: Undergo either VR-based rehabilitation combined with conventional therapy or conventional therapy alone. Complete assessments at three time points (baseline, 3 weeks, and 7 weeks) using measures such as pain scales, disability indices, and balance tests.
Official title: Evaluating the Impact of a Meta Quest 3 Gamified VR Rehabilitation Program on Pain, Functionality, Disability, and Balance in Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-12-11
Completion Date
2025-07-20
Last Updated
2024-12-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Meta Quest 3 Virtual Reality
Immersive virtual reality Meta Quest 3 device
Exercise
Traditional exercise program for knee OA patients
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy including Therapeutic Ultrasound (US) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Locations (1)
Umm Al-Qura University
Mecca, Saudi Arabia