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Virtual reality vs. strength training: which boosts arm function in cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT05494905

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 study tests whether virtual reality gaming or functional strength training can improve arm function in children with cerebral palsy. Children aged 5-17 will be randomly assigned to one of the two interventions for six weeks, and then their progress will be assessed. Depending on their response, they may continue with the same treatment, add the other, or switch entirely. The goal is to find the best way to adapt therapy to each child's needs and improve their ability to use their affected arm in daily life.

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Active substance
Virtual reality gaming (Super Pop VR) and functional strength training
What this could lead to
If effective, this could lead to better, personalized rehabilitation strategies to improve arm function and daily use of the affected arm in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions may not produce significant improvements, and the VR system requires home setup and family commitment.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

8 people

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Started

Feb 2017

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * children are between ages 5-17 years * diagnosed with CP; * have a Manual ability classification system (MACs) level I-III; * able to sit with trunk supported; * are able to reach forward for more than half of their arm length; * are able to comprehend a 3-step command; * are able to see video screen (with or without corrected vision); and * their primary caregiver is willing to follow the desired intervention 'dosing' and all evaluation measurements. Exclusion Criteria: * children 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 study period, * if children 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

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cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Physical Therapy, Georgia State University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States

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