Video games may boost speech and arm movement in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06817941

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether home-based video games can improve speech clarity and arm movement in children with cerebral palsy. Fifteen children aged 8-17 will play specially designed computer games for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in speech, hand movement, and brain activity before, during, and after the training.

What this could mean

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Active substance

computer-based therapy games for speech and arm movement

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a fun, home-based way to improve speech clarity and arm function in children with cerebral palsy.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early study (15 children) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The games are new and may not work as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Dysarthria Paresis speech disorder

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  • Rutgers School of Health Professions

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    Newark, New Jersey, 07101, United States

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