Can video games help injured Babies' arms? new study tests VR therapy
NCT ID NCT07291310
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two rehabilitation approaches—virtual reality exercises and motor-cognitive dual-task training—in 14 children aged 7-14 with brachial plexus birth injury, a condition where arm nerves are damaged during birth. Each child will do their assigned program for 12 weeks, followed by a 9-month home program. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) and movement tests to see which approach better improves arm function and brain adaptation.
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Active substance
virtual reality exercises and motor-cognitive dual-task exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better rehabilitation strategies that improve arm movement and brain adaptation in children with brachial plexus birth injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 14 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two active treatments without a placebo, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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