Kang Dongheon, Eun Seon-Deok, Park Jiyoung
Department of Healthcare and Public Health Research, National Rehabilitation Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Seoul 01022, Republic of Korea.
Department of Safety and Health, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Republic of Korea.
Life (Basel). 2024 Jul 9;14(7):859. doi: 10.3390/life14070859.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients require continuous rehabilitation post-discharge to ensure optimal recovery. This study investigates the effectiveness of home-based virtual reality fitness training (VRFT) as a convenient and accessible rehabilitation method for SCI patients. This randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial will enroll 120 participants, assigning them to either an 8-week VRFT program (exercise group) or a control group engaging in regular daily activities. The outcomes measured include muscle function, cardiopulmonary fitness, body composition, and physical performance. Our study will determine the safety and feasibility of VRFT in a home setting for SCI patients and evaluate whether these patients can effectively participate in such a program post-discharge. The results of this study are expected to inform future exercise protocols for SCI rehabilitation, offering valuable insights into the utility of VRFT as a therapeutic tool.
脊髓损伤（SCI）患者出院后需要持续康复以确保最佳恢复效果。本研究调查了基于家庭的虚拟现实健身训练（VRFT）作为一种方便且可及的脊髓损伤患者康复方法的有效性。这项随机、双盲、多中心试验将招募120名参与者，将他们分为接受为期8周的VRFT计划的组（运动组）或进行日常常规活动的对照组。测量的结果包括肌肉功能、心肺适能、身体成分和身体表现。我们的研究将确定VRFT在家庭环境中对脊髓损伤患者的安全性和可行性，并评估这些患者出院后能否有效参与该计划。本研究结果有望为未来脊髓损伤康复的运动方案提供参考，为VRFT作为一种治疗工具的效用提供有价值的见解。
