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Video game workouts tested for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07564934

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality exercise program, done at home with telehealth coaching, can help children with cerebral palsy become more physically active. 130 kids aged 10 to 17 will either play seated arm exercise games using a VR headset for 12 weeks or continue their usual routine. Researchers will measure changes in activity levels, heart health markers like blood pressure and cholesterol, and overall fitness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Extended reality exergaming (seated arm exercises using a headset)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, home-based way for children with cerebral palsy to be more active and improve their heart health.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 2 trial, so it's still early. The exercise is only for the arms and may not improve overall fitness. Results depend on kids sticking with the program at home.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 130 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2031

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy 2. between the ages of 10-17 years (10 years of age is the minimum requirement of the Meta Quest 3s headset, as noted by the manufacturer) 3. physician clearance to participate in moderate-intensity exercise 4. access to a Wi-Fi Internet connection in the home 5. a caregiver that is committed to supporting the child with setting up and assisting with the prescribed exergaming and managing the study activities Exclusion Criteria: 1. physically active (defined as ≥150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise in a typical week) 2. prone to photosensitive seizures 3. a classification of GMFCS level V, which we have found to preclude the ability to use the Oculus Quest hand-held controllers 4. complete blindness or deafness 5. unable to communicate in English (participant and caregiver)

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy

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Cerebral palsy (CP)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's of Alabama

    Birmingham, Alabama, 32533, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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