Virtual reality games put to the test for cerebral palsy balance

NCT ID NCT06769178

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Yeditepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether playing virtual reality-based balance games can improve mobility and brain function in adults with cerebral palsy. Participants will receive standard physical therapy plus either VR games or traditional balance exercises over 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in muscle strength, balance, and brain activity using fMRI scans to see if VR offers added benefits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: virtual reality-based balance games using Becure Balance and Becure Wesense systems
What this could lead to: If effective, VR-based therapy could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve balance and mobility in adults with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. VR may cause dizziness or discomfort in some people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yeditepe University
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)

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