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Task-oriented training with computer gaming in people with rheumatoid arthritisor osteoarthritis of the hand: study protocol of a randomized controlled pilot trial.

Cynthia Swarnalatha Srikesavan, Barbara Shay, David B Robinson, Tony Szturm

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Trial report in Trials, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01635582 (Effects of Home Based Computer Gaming Hand Exercise Regimen in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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NCT01635582 phase2completednot on this map

Effects of Home Based Computer Gaming Hand Exercise Regimen in People With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or Osteoarthritis (OA) -A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of ManitobaRan2012 to 2014Enrolled16ConditionsRheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis of HandsArmsConventional hand exercise program, Computer gaming hand exercise regimen
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Cynthia Swarnalatha SrikesavanDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, R106 - 771 Mc Dermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0T6, Canada.
Barbara Shay
David B Robinson
Tony Szturm

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSignificant restriction in the ability to participate in home, work and community life results from pain, fatigue, joint damage, stiffness and reduced joint range of motion and muscle strength in people with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis of the hand. With modest evidence on the therapeutic effectiveness of conventional hand exercises, a task-oriented training program via real life object manipulations has been developed for people with arthritis. An innovative, computer-based gaming platform that allows a broad range of common objects to be seamlessly transformed into therapeutic input devices through instrumentation with a motion-sense mouse has also been designed. Personalized objects are selected to target specific training goals such as graded finger mobility, strength, endurance or fine/gross dexterous functions. The movements and object manipulation tasks that replicate common situations in everyday living will then be used to control and play any computer game, making practice challenging and engaging. METHODS/

designThe ongoing study is a 6-week, single-center, parallel-group, equally allocated and assessor-blinded pilot randomized controlled trial. Thirty people with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis affecting the hand will be randomized to receive either conventional hand exercises or the task-oriented training. The purpose is to determine a preliminary estimation of therapeutic effectiveness and feasibility of the task-oriented training program. Performance based and self-reported hand function, and exercise compliance are the study outcomes. Changes in outcomes (pre to post intervention) within each group will be assessed by paired Student t test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test and between groups (control versus experimental) post intervention using unpaired Student t test or Mann-Whitney U test. DISCUSSION: The study findings will inform decisions on the feasibility, safety and completion rate and will also provide preliminary data on the treatment effects of the task-oriented training compared with conventional hand exercises in people with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis of the hand.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01635582.

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Motor ActivityPhysical Therapy ModalitiesResearch DesignVideo GamesActivities of Daily LivingAdultArthritis, RheumatoidBiomechanical PhenomenaClinical ProtocolsDisability EvaluationFeasibility StudiesFemaleHand JointsHumansMaleManitoba

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PMID23497529
PMCPMC3599819

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