Remote checkups for CP kids: a game-changer or just a tech test?
NCT ID NCT07383753
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether hand and arm assessments done over video calls are as good as those done in person for children with cerebral palsy. About 100 kids aged 6 to 17 will complete assessments both virtually and in a clinic, and researchers will compare the results. If virtual assessments prove reliable, it could make care more accessible for families who face travel or scheduling challenges.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual videoconference assessment
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that remote hand-arm assessments are a reliable option, reducing travel and scheduling burdens for families.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Technical issues or differences in scoring could limit virtual assessment use.
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Conditions
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Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada
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Grandview Kids
RECRUITINGAjax, Ontario, L1T 0R3, Canada
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M4G 1R8, Canada
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