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Can virtual reality games strengthen legs and improve balance in kids with cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07792278

Disease control Sponsor: Adly A Adam Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether adding fully immersive virtual reality (VR) training to a standard physical therapy program can improve lower-limb strength and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that weakens one side of the body. Researchers will randomly assign 30 children aged 7 to 10 years to receive either the standard therapy alone or the standard therapy plus VR sessions over 8 weeks. They will measure leg muscle strength with a handheld device, functional strength with a sit-to-stand test, and balance with a pediatric balance scale. The goal is to see if the engaging nature of VR can make rehabilitation more effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Full-immersive virtual reality training combined with a selected physical therapy program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more engaging way to improve leg strength and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, potentially enhancing their mobility and daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 children, so results may not apply to all. The added benefit of VR over standard therapy alone is uncertain, and some children may find VR uncomfortable or difficult to use.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

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Started

May 2024

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Their Ages ranged from 7to10 years chronologically. 2. Both genders will be included. 3. They are able to understand and follow simple verbal commands or instructions included in both assessment and training procedures. 4. Their degree of spasticity will range from 1 to 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale 5. Their motor function will be at level I according to Gross Motor Function Classification System Exclusion Criteria: * Bony joint limitation or skeletal deformities in lower limb. * Surgeries (Tenotomy or muscle transfer in the affected lower limb) at last 6 months before the study. * Botox injection at last 6 months before the study. * Visual or auditory abnormalities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

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