Backed
by Science
Research
Published Research
The Use of Exergaming with augmented reality (AR) to promote physical activity in children with Cerebral Palsy
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 Association for Clinical & Translational Science Meeting 2024
Integrating Augmented Reality Technology into Physical Therapy in the School Setting
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 APTA Combined Sections Meeting February 17th, 2024
Manuscript published in Annals of Medicine 2025
Augmented Reality Physical Therapy (AR-PT) Pilot in Children
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
Presented at Johns Hopkins Critical Rehab Conference 2021
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.
Niantic x RIT Geo Games and Media Research Lab
This collaborative design study will investigate motivation throughout gameplay and co-design new features based on primary findings.
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.
Parkview Health
This project is investigating whether ARWell can affect motivation and overall physical activity in children with obesity.
Interested in participating in research?
University of California Santa Cruz
Play to Move Study
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Cerebral Palsy Research Study
Upcoming Studies
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Stay tuned for more details!
University of Dayton
Stay tuned for more details!
Research Advisory Team
Elise Baron, PhD
Director of Research
Augment Therapy
Anna Cushing, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Brian L. David, PhD
Associate Dean & Professor
of Mechanical Engineering
Cleveland State University