A virtual Egg-Carrying game may reveal how well children control their hands
NCT ID NCT07793032
First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Summary
Researchers are testing a device called the Virtual Eggs Test (VET) to see if it can measure hand dexterity in children and young adults with cerebral palsy or developmental coordination disorder. The test involves carrying fragile objects across a platform without breaking them, which requires careful grip control. The study will compare results from these participants with those from typically developing children to establish normal values. If the test proves valid, it could offer a new way for therapists to assess and monitor hand skills.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual Eggs Test (VET), a device that measures hand dexterity by having participants carry fragile objects without breaking them
- What this could lead to
- If it works, the Virtual Eggs Test could become a reliable tool for measuring hand skills in children with cerebral palsy or coordination difficulties, helping therapists track progress and plan care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early validation study, not a treatment trial. The test may not prove accurate or practical in real-world clinics, and results from this specific group may not apply to all children.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 130 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 21 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria - Cerebral Palsy Group * Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy; * Participants of either sex and of any ethnicity, aged between 6 and 21 years at the time of recruitment; * MACS Level I-III (for participants with Cerebral Palsy); * BFMF Level I-IV (for participants with Cerebral Palsy); * House Functional Classification Level 4-8; * At least one cognitive index score \>70 on the WISC-IV, WISC-V, or WAIS-IV; * Participants who have provided informed consent, or for whom the legal guardian has provided informed consent and acknowledged receipt of the study information sheet. Inclusion Criteria - Developmental Coordination Disorder Group * Diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder; * Participants of either sex and of any ethnicity, aged between 6 and 21 years at the time of recruitment; * Total mABC-2 score below the 15th percentile; * At least one cognitive functioning index score not lower than 2 standard deviations below the population mean, assessed using standardized tests performed within the previous 12 months, in order to ensure sufficient ability to understand and cooperate with the proposed activities; * Participants who have provided informed consent, or for whom the legal guardian has provided informed consent and acknowledged receipt of the study information sheet. Inclusion Criteria - Control Group * Participants of either sex and of any ethnicity, aged between 6 and 21 years; * Green zone on the mABC-2 Checklist; * Participants with cognitive and language abilities adequate to understand the experiment and follow instructions; * Participants who have provided informed consent, or for whom the legal guardian has provided informed consent and acknowledged receipt of the study information sheet. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria - Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Coordination Disorder Groups * Participants with evident visual or oculomotor impairments; * Concomitant general or localized comorbidities/disabilities (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, muscle tone disorders, malignant neoplasms, etc.) that may interfere with the ability to understand and perform the study protocol; * Presence of pathological cardiopulmonary or cardiovascular conditions; * Pregnancy or breastfeeding; * Insufficient level of cooperation. Exclusion Criteria - Control Group * Participants with evident visual or oculomotor impairments; * Concomitant general or localized comorbidities/disabilities (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, muscle tone disorders, malignant neoplasms, etc.) that may interfere with the ability to understand and perform the study protocol; * Presence of pathological cardiopulmonary or cardiovascular conditions; * Pregnancy or breastfeeding; * Presence of psychiatric comorbidities; * Insufficient level of cooperation.
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Locations
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IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Calambrone, Pisa, 56128, Italy
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