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Published Research

Presented at Association for Clinical & Translational Science Meeting 2024

Pilot project with children with cerebral palsy utilizing Augment Therapy showed:

Overall positive experiences with the Augment Therapy mobile app
Direction for future studies to establish efficacy and dosing
Direction for future studies to evaluate app engagement

Presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting February 17th, 2024

Compared to traditional physical therapy, students participating in Augment Therapy:

Were 23% more excited for therapy
Had 4.4% greater time on task
Needed 61% less refocusing during therapy

Presented at Johns Hopkins Critical Rehab Conference 2021

Pilot study in a pediatric inpatient unit showed:

85% of patients said Augment Therapy made them want to exercise
81% of patients said Augment Therapy made them feel better
100% of therapists recommended Augment Therapy to their patients

Studies in Progress

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles

This multiphase study conducted by Dr. Melissa Bent at CHLA is investigating using ARWell PRO as a home exercise program for children with cerebral palsy.

University of California Santa Cruz

Led by Dr. Sri Kurniawan, this study is investigating using ARWell at home as a general wellness program for children with Down Syndrome.

ALYN Hospital

This multicenter study led by Dr. Naomi Gefen is investigating and developing best practices for implementing hybrid rehabilitation programs utilizing remote rehab technologies.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

This study, directed by Dr. Jason Long, is investigating how ARWell PRO can affect activity levels in pediatric patients while in the hospital.

Yale University

The dissertation project of Yushiu Lin is investigating how using ARWell as an exergaming tool with senior citizens affects cognition and balance.

Parkview Health

This project is investigating whether ARWell can affect motivation and overall physical activity in children with obesity.