Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy Study of the Music Glove Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries (NCT NCT02473614)

NCT ID: NCT02473614

Last Updated: 2021-06-07

Results Overview

We compared the change of Box and Blocks Test (BBT) scores from baseline evaluation to the end of 3-week of therapy, and from 1-month post first intervention to the end of the second 3-week therapy. Participants are instructed to move as many blocks as possible, one at a time, from one compartment in a box to a second compartment over a divider for a period of 60 seconds; each block that is moved is counted, and multiple blocks moved at the same time are counted as a single block. The higher scores indicate better outcomes.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

11 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, EOT 1st Intervention, 1 month post 1 intervention, EOT 2nd Intervention, and 1 month post 2nd Intervention.

Results posted on

2021-06-07

Participant Flow

34 subjects were screened for eligibility

11 of the 34 participants were randomized.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Music Glove First, Then Conventional Hand Exercise Program
Participants first participated in Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, they participated in a conventional hand therapy program for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Conventional Hand Exercise Program First, Then Music Glove
Participants first participated in conventional hand therapy for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, then they participated in the Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
First Intervention (3 Weeks)
STARTED
6
5
First Intervention (3 Weeks)
COMPLETED
5
5
First Intervention (3 Weeks)
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
Wash Out Period (3 Weeks)
STARTED
5
5
Wash Out Period (3 Weeks)
COMPLETED
5
5
Wash Out Period (3 Weeks)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Second Intervention (3 Weeks)
STARTED
5
5
Second Intervention (3 Weeks)
COMPLETED
5
5
Second Intervention (3 Weeks)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Music Glove First, Then Conventional Hand Exercise Program
Participants first participated in Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, they participated in a conventional hand therapy program for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Conventional Hand Exercise Program First, Then Music Glove
Participants first participated in conventional hand therapy for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, then they participated in the Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
First Intervention (3 Weeks)
Job duties/lack of transportation
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy Study of the Music Glove Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Study Participants
n=10 Participants
Participants who were randomized to participate in Music Glove or Conventional Hand Exercise Program for 3 weeks, then after a three-week washout period they participated in either Music Glove or Conventional Hand Exercise Program for 3 weeks.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
51.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.7 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
10 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, EOT 1st Intervention, 1 month post 1 intervention, EOT 2nd Intervention, and 1 month post 2nd Intervention.

We compared the change of Box and Blocks Test (BBT) scores from baseline evaluation to the end of 3-week of therapy, and from 1-month post first intervention to the end of the second 3-week therapy. Participants are instructed to move as many blocks as possible, one at a time, from one compartment in a box to a second compartment over a divider for a period of 60 seconds; each block that is moved is counted, and multiple blocks moved at the same time are counted as a single block. The higher scores indicate better outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Music Glove First, Then Conventional Hand Exercise Program
n=5 Participants
Participants first participated in Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, they participated in a conventional hand therapy program for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Conventional Hand Exercise Program First, Then Music Glove
n=5 Participants
Participants first participated in conventional hand therapy for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, then they participated in the Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Box and Blocks Test
Baseline
40.6 blocks
Standard Deviation 1.7
40 blocks
Standard Deviation 18.0
Box and Blocks Test
EOT 1st Intervention (3 weeks)
44.8 blocks
Standard Deviation 7.0
39.0 blocks
Standard Deviation 19.6
Box and Blocks Test
1Month Post 1st Intervention
46.4 blocks
Standard Deviation 1.7
41.0 blocks
Standard Deviation 22.2
Box and Blocks Test
EOT 2nd Intervention
43.0 blocks
Standard Deviation 4.8
43.2 blocks
Standard Deviation 20.9
Box and Blocks Test
1-month Post 2nd Intervention
46.6 blocks
Standard Deviation 6.1
40.4 blocks
Standard Deviation 22.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, EOT 1st Intervention, 1 month post 1 intervention, EOT 2nd Intervention, and 1 month post 2nd Intervention.

We used the GRASSP to capture information on upper limb impairment from the SCI population through three domains: Strength, Sensibility, and Prehension. We focused on the Prehension section of the test. The prehension ability domain consists of three different tasks 1) Cylindrical Grasp, 2) Lateral Key Pinch, \& 3) Tip to Tip Pinch and one can score 0-4 for each task for a total of 12 points for this section. The prehension performance domain consists of 1) pour water from a bottle, 2) open jars, 3) pick up \& turn a key, 4) transfer 9 pegs board to board, 5) pick up 4 coins \& place in the slot, 6) screw 4 nuts onto bolts and one can score 0-5 for each task for a total of 30 points. The score for each domain of the prehension test is totaled for each of the upper extremities with ranges from 0 to 42. The higher scores indicate better functional outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Music Glove First, Then Conventional Hand Exercise Program
n=5 Participants
Participants first participated in Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, they participated in a conventional hand therapy program for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Conventional Hand Exercise Program First, Then Music Glove
n=5 Participants
Participants first participated in conventional hand therapy for 3 times a week for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week. After a washout period of 3 weeks, then they participated in the Music Glove therapy intervention for 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP)
Baseline
18.6 points
Standard Deviation 3.0
18.6 points
Standard Deviation 6.1
Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP)
EOT 1st Intervention
20.0 points
Standard Deviation 5.1
19.0 points
Standard Deviation 6.4
Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP)
1-month post 1st Intervention
19.6 points
Standard Deviation 4.2
20.6 points
Standard Deviation 4.4
Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP)
EOT 2nd Intervention
20.2 points
Standard Deviation 3.8
21.1 points
Standard Deviation 4.8
Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP)
1-month post 2nd Intervention
20.8 points
Standard Deviation 4.1
20.2 points
Standard Deviation 5.7

Adverse Events

Music Glove

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Conventional Hand Exercise Program

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Kelli Sharp

University of California at Irvine

Phone: 9495107968

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place