Wearable Sensors in Persons with haemophilia
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Virtual Evaluations of joint health using wearable Sensors in Persons with haemophiliA (VESPA)
IRAS ID
305449
Contact name
David Stephensen
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 27 days
Research summary
Recent technological innovations have enabled the creation of portable and easy-to-wear sensors with incredible potential to alter the clinical practice of rehabilitation. Using wearable sensors we have gathered preliminary data in the clinical setting measuring walking ability and function. Preliminary data shows that these wearable sensors can detect improvements in walking ability and function after a 12-week physiotherapy exercise programme in boys with haemophilia. In this proposal, we want to test the use of these wearable sensors in the patient’s home to remotely monitor joint health and the effects of rehabilitation for people with haemophilia. We expect that wearable sensor technology is an efficient and promising tool to evaluate and monitor joint health and pain in persons with haemophilia. If usable in the home setting, the wearable sensors have the potential to provide immediate real-time feedback on joint health and rehabilitation goals to the patient and their haemophilia care team without the patient having to leave their home. The project will also support educational activities with researchers and patients to ensure that the use of this new type of rehabilitation will be fully integrated with their future treatment and management.
REC name
London - Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/PR/0008
Date of REC Opinion
2 Mar 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion