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Video game could ease pain of hand therapy

NCT ID NCT07668115

Symptom relief Sponsor: Western University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (≥18 years old) medical students at Western University * English-speaking * No existing hand pathology * Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal conditions * Neurological conditions * Chronic pain conditions * Previous hand surgeries * Function-altering hand injuries * History of motion sickness * History of seizures or epilepsy * Cold sensitivity or cold intolerance * Current use of analgesic medications (e.g., NSAIDs, acetaminophen, opioids)

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Analgesia through mixed reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Western Ontario

    London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada