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Effectiveness of VR Rehabilitation for People With Asymmetrical Gait Patterns
Sponsor: University of Rzeszow
Summary
A randomized comparative study will be conducted to evaluate the rehabilitation process using a VR-based application versus conventional therapy in 40 patients (sample size determined using a sample size calculator). After meeting the eligibility criteria, participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: the experimental group (20 patients with gait pattern asymmetry), performing a gait training program using a VR rehabilitation application, and the control group (20 patients with gait pattern asymmetry), performing only a conventional gait training program. Participants in both groups will take part in a 2-week rehabilitation program (Monday to Friday), with daily training sessions lasting up to 2 hours. Patient assessment will be conducted twice: an initial evaluation before the start of the intervention (Assessment I) and a follow-up evaluation after completion of the 2-week program (Assessment II), at the same time of day, under the same conditions, and using the same measurement tools.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Rehabilitation in Patients With Gait Pattern Asymmetry Using a Virtual Reality
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2027-03-01
Completion Date
2027-08-01
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Virtual Reality (VR) and Standard Rehabilitation
The experimental group will participate in a gait training program using a VR rehabilitation application. Participants will take part in a 2-week rehabilitation program (Monday to Friday), with daily training sessions lasting up to 2 hours. Training will include balance and coordination exercises, proprioceptive stimulation, and exercises aimed at improving step length symmetry and lower limb loading. Additionally, the experimental group will receive 15 to 30 minutes (adjusted to the patient's abilities) of training using a VR application in a virtual environment, providing real-time feedback on body position, step length, and balance.
Standard Rehabilitation
The control group will participate only in a conventional gait training program. Participants will take part in a 2-week rehabilitation program (Monday to Friday), with daily training sessions lasting up to 2 hours. Training will include balance and coordination exercises, proprioceptive stimulation, and exercises aimed at improving step length symmetry and lower limb loading.