Dr. Kiran Karunakaran, PhD
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Studies Traumatic Brain Injury
Studies Brain Injury
4 reported clinical trials
7 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Kiran Karunakaran, PhD is currently running
Virtual Reality Treadmill Training
for Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) based treadmill training on walking ability. The study will also help to understand the changes in cognitive ability and brain activity as a result of VR-based treadmill training after a brain injury. The study will include 3 groups: C-MILL training group (CTG), Treadmill training group (TTG), and healthy control group (HCG). Individuals with brain injury will be randomly assigned to C-MILL training group, or Treadmill training group. The CTG and TTG will participate in up to 13 sessions. The participants will be screened for the inclusion/exclusion criteria and consented during the first session. They will participate in two data collection sessions, one before the training and one after the training. The participants will undergo 10 training sessions. Individuals in the CTG will receive gait and balance training sessions with the virtual reality and auditory cues using C-MILL (such as walking on a pathway, obstacle avoidance, lateral balance etc.) to provide task specific training. C-Mill (Motekforce Link, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) is an instrumented treadmill that uses visual (on the screen as well on the treadmill) and acoustic cues for gait and balance training. The C-Mill allows for gait and balance adaptability strategy as it can provide obstacle avoidance environments, change in speed and various walking pathways in a safe and controlled environment. Individuals in TTG group will walk on the treadmill (C-MILL) or stand on the treadmill (C-MILL) with no visual or auditory cues. HCG will participate in up to four sessions. The participants will be screened for the inclusion/exclusion criteria and consented during the first session. They will participate in two data collection sessions and one C-MILLsession. Each training session will last for 45 minutes. During the 45 minutes, the participants will perform the task for approximately 1 minute. Participants will be allowed as much rest as needed by them. During the training all participants will wear the safety harness to protect from falling. In addition spotter will be present with the participants to prevent falls. Data Collection: Each participant's baseline and follow up data will be collected for a) functional b) neuromechanical c) cortical and d) cognitive outcomes. During walking on treadmill data will also be collected with instrumented C- MILL. C-MILL can provide gait parameters such as step length, width, frequency, speed and symmetry in addition to center of pressure for evaluation of gait and balance. During Training Sessions: The instrumented treadmill will collect force data during training.
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Virtual Reality Training
for Traumatic Brain Injury
Problems with walking and balance are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Walking and balance problems limit independence and increase risk for injuries due to falls. The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of training that combines moving and thinking tasks, referred to as Personalized cognitive integrated sensorimotor virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) training on walking and balance ability. The study will also help to understand the changes in thinking ability and brain activity as a result of this training after a brain injury. The study will evaluate the differences between three intervention groups (n=45 each): 1) personalized cognitive integrated sensorimotor VR/AR training (CMT), 2) traditional dual-task training (CTRL), and 3) standard of care (SOC) on gait, balance, community ambulation, and cognitive functions, as well as underlying biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms to understand the changes due to CMT.
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More about Kiran Karunakaran, PhD
Clinical Trial Related4 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 4 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Kiran Karunakaran, PhD has experience with
- Personalized Cognitive-sensorimotor VR/MR Training
- Personalized Cognitive-sensorimotor VR/AR Training
- Standard Of Care
- Traditional Dual-task Training
- Treadmill Training
- Virtual Reality Treadmill Training
Breakdown of trials Kiran Karunakaran, PhD has run
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury
Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Kiran Karunakaran, PhD specialize in?
Kiran Karunakaran, PhD focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Injury. In particular, much of their work with Traumatic Brain Injury has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Kiran Karunakaran, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Kiran Karunakaran, PhD is currently recruiting for 3 clinical trials in West Orange New Jersey. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Kiran Karunakaran, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Kiran Karunakaran, PhD has studied treatments such as Personalized cognitive-sensorimotor VR/MR training, Personalized cognitive-sensorimotor VR/AR training, Standard of Care.
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