Can virtual games retrain the brain to restore balance?
NCT ID NCT07063810
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a motor rehabilitation program using mixed reality games can improve postural stability (balance) in children and adults with neurological impairments, such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the mixed reality protocol or conventional rehabilitation. The study measures changes in balance and walking ability to see if this playful, adaptive approach offers a meaningful advantage over standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mixed reality rehabilitation using perceptual-motor games (e.g., walking to collect objects, avoiding obstacles, catching virtual balls) delivered via a device.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer an engaging, adaptable way to improve balance and mobility in people with neurological conditions, potentially enhancing standard rehabilitation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The benefits over conventional rehab are uncertain, and the technology may not suit all patients or translate to real-world improvements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Continuing care and rehabilitation center (SSR) Les Monts d'Aunay
Aunay-sur-Odon, Normandy, 14260, France
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Institute of Motor Education (IEM) François Xavier Falala
Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Normandy, 14200, France
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La Musse Hospital
Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, Normandy, 27180, France
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (CMPR) for Children and Adolescents La Clairière
Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Normandy, 14200, France
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute (IMPR) du bois de Lébisey
Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Normandy, 14200, France
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