Assessing Visual Feedback of HR Monitoring in Rehabilitation - Pilot

NCT ID: NCT05273801

Last Updated: 2024-12-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

18 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-01-28

Study Completion Date

2022-05-01

Brief Summary

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Monitoring heart rate during exercise can provide feedback to the patient and provider that the patient is exercising in the appropriate, individualized and safe range for them. This is particularly important in a group setting when multiple individuals are supervised by one provider. This study is interested in assessing the difference in intensity of care delivered when visual feedback of heart rate is provided compared to no visual feedback of heart rate in rehabilitation. Visual feedback of heart rate will be provided through Heart Zones, a platform which synthesizes multiple signals from externally worn heart rate monitors. This study is interested in better understanding the acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of this technology when used in rehabilitation.

Detailed Description

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OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this investigation is to determine if knowledge of heart rate (HR) and target HR zones (HRzone), with visual feedback vs no feedback of HR or HRzone improves patient exercise intensity during rehabilitation. The central hypothesis for this study is with visual feedback of HR and target HR zones with instruction about exercise intensity and targets will increase patient HR intensity during sessions within a safe range set by their medical team. For purposes of this study, patients will be monitored in inpatient sessions and is inclusive of all individuals with chronic health conditions. Physical activity and exercise guidelines recommend everyone, including those with chronic health conditions, strive for 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per week. This study will contribute to the knowledge of how patients achieve recommended individual HR and moderate-high intensity zones during exercise.

Aim 1: Measure the extent to which monitoring and education regarding intensity is provided (1) when providers know HR monitoring is occurring but without visual feedback for the group, and (2) with visual feedback of HR monitoring in a group setting.

The investigators hypothesize providers will modify their behavior in the number of times they ask about intensity, adjust session intensity or provide education regarding intensity when visual feedback is provided compared to no feedback.

Aim 2: Determine the safety of using Heart Zones technology in rehabilitation settings for increasing participant exercise intensity.

The investigators hypothesize the technology will be safe without an increase in number of adverse events throughout their rehabilitation stay.

Aim 3: Assess patient acceptability, exercise self-efficacy and confidence following use of Heart Zones technology in group settings.

The investigators hypothesize use of Heart Zones technology in rehabilitation with feedback will increase participant self-efficacy and confidence in reaching higher exercise intensities, and will be well accepted.

Conditions

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Exercise Therapy Heart Rate Determination

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Participants will be enrolled in a single arm where they may receive HR monitoring with visual feedback or HR monitoring with no visual feedback. Observed condition will alternate by session.
Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

All individuals involved in the study will be aware when HR feedback as well as monitoring occurs during the study.

Study Groups

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Observational HR monitoring

Participants will receive 2 intervention conditions: HR monitoring with visual feedback, and HR monitoring without visual feedback. Observed condition will alternate by session. The investigators will monitor overall HR response, mean time HR and time in target zone, Rate of perceived exertion (RPE), and provider behavior to HR monitoring prior to HR monitoring, with visual feedback and without visual feedback.

Visual Feedback of Multiple Participant Heart Rates: Visual feedback of HR is provided through a television (TV) monitor. Multiple heart rates can be displayed and recorded simultaneously allowing for group encouragement, continuous monitoring and adjustment of all participants to ensure reaching appropriate target intensity.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Heart Rate Recording from Multiple Participants, No Visual Feedback

Intervention Type DEVICE

Heart rates are recorded from multiple participants during the group sessions. However during this intervention, it will not be cast to a TV for feedback to the participant or clinician.

Visual Feedback of Multiple Participant Heart Rates

Intervention Type DEVICE

Visual feedback of HR is provided through a TV monitor. Multiple heart rates can be displayed and recorded simultaneously allowing for group encouragement, continuous monitoring and adjustment of all participants to ensure reaching appropriate target intensity.

Interventions

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Heart Rate Recording from Multiple Participants, No Visual Feedback

Heart rates are recorded from multiple participants during the group sessions. However during this intervention, it will not be cast to a TV for feedback to the participant or clinician.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Visual Feedback of Multiple Participant Heart Rates

Visual feedback of HR is provided through a TV monitor. Multiple heart rates can be displayed and recorded simultaneously allowing for group encouragement, continuous monitoring and adjustment of all participants to ensure reaching appropriate target intensity.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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Heart Zones, Inc Heart Zones, Inc

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Admitted to inpatient rehabilitation, day rehabilitation or participant in community fitness
* Qualifies for group therapy based on diagnosis and insurance reimbursement
* Physician clearance for participation

Exclusion Criteria

* Unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment
* Inability to communicate with investigators
* Sternal Precautions
* Individuals with Left Ventricular assist devices
* Pregnant women
* Uncontrolled Hypertension
* Serious and unstable cardiac arrhythmias
* Loss of bilateral upper extremity sensation
* At high risk for skin breakdown due to poor skin integrity (open wound, fragile skin, etc)
* Previous participation in this study while in another level of care in the last 6 months
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Miriam Rafferty

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Locations

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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STU00216223

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id