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Can virtual reality rewire balance and leg control in cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07827404

Symptom relief Sponsor: October 6 University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare two exercise-based therapies for children with spastic cerebral palsy: virtual reality therapy and plyometric exercise training. The trial enrolls 44 children aged 12 to 18 who can stand alone and have mild to moderate mobility limits. Children in the virtual reality group perform interactive tasks like weight shifting, stepping, and squatting in a virtual environment. The study measures changes in balance, selective leg movement control, and quality of life.

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Active substance
Virtual reality therapy and plyometric exercise training
What this could lead to
If one approach works better, therapists could use it to help children with spastic cerebral palsy improve balance, leg control, and daily quality of life.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with 44 children, and results may not apply to all types of cerebral palsy or to younger children. Both approaches are non-invasive, but children must be able to stand and follow instructions.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * children with cerebral palsy, * Age will range as (12:18) years old * spastic cerebral palsy * level I-II on the GMFCS * The child can stand alone. * The child is over one meter tall. Exclusion Criteria: * difficulty to communicate or to understand program instructions * surgery/Botox injection during the last 6 months in the lower extremity * uncontrolled severe seizures * fixed deformities in the affected side; * Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders.

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

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Cerebral palsy

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