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Robot playmate + VR games: a new way to boost arm strength in kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT06881407

Symptom relief Sponsor: Georgia State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a home-based system combining a humanoid robot with virtual reality games can improve arm function in children with cerebral palsy. About 60% of these children have impaired arm use, and doing enough daily exercises is often boring and hard to stick with. The robot acts as a coach and cheerleader, while the VR games provide engaging, tailored exercises. The study will compare this combined approach to VR alone, and also gather feedback from families on using the technology at home.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A humanoid robot that acts as a coach and cheerleader, combined with virtual reality games (Super Pop VR) to train arm movements.
What this could lead to
If effective, this system could become a fun, home-based exercise platform that helps children with cerebral palsy improve arm function and stay motivated.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all children. The technology might not be engaging enough or could be difficult to use at home.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 42 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 21 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants are between the ages of 5 and 21 years; 2. diagnosed with spastic CP; 3. have a manual ability classification system (MACs) level I-III; 4. able to sit with trunk supported; 5. are able to reach forward for more than half of their arm length; 6. are able to comprehend and complete a three-steps commands; 7. are able to see a TV screen (with or without corrected vision); and 8. their primary caregiver is willing to follow the desired intervention dosing and all evaluation measurements. Exclusion Criteria: 1. they have received surgery or botulinum toxin type A injection in the training arm within the preceding 4 months or are scheduled to receive it during the planned intervention period, or 2. if they have a severe attention deficit or uncontrolled epilepsy, which may possibly be triggered by the light or sound of the video games.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy (CP)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physical Therapy, Georgia State University

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30302, United States

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