Video game could ease pain of hand therapy
NCT ID NCT07668115
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a mixed reality rhythm game called HoloRehab can reduce discomfort and improve motivation during hand therapy exercises. Twenty healthy adults will either play the game or do standard exercises while submerging their hand in cold water or using resistance bands. The study measures how long they can keep going and how much pain they report, aiming to see if the game makes therapy more tolerable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mixed reality rhythm game (HoloRehab) on Microsoft HoloLens 2
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more engaging and less painful way to do hand therapy exercises, potentially improving recovery outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early pilot study with only 20 healthy participants, not patients. The results may not apply to people with actual hand injuries, and the game may not reduce pain or improve motivation as hoped.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada