VR game helps scientists understand balance problems in kids
NCT ID NCT04791748
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) game to measure hand-eye coordination in children aged 7 to 17 with and without chronic balance (vestibular) disorders. Researchers want to see if the VR tasks are reliable and fun for kids, and how balance problems affect coordination. The goal is to develop better diagnostic and therapy tools for children with balance issues.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 140 people
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- Started
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Apr 2021
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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7 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Minors aged 7 to 17 years (inclusive) * Volunteers adult * Information and consent of holders of parental authority of minors, minors and of adult subjects Patients : * Presence of unilateral or bilateral chronic vestibular pathology * Minor patients followed in consultation at Necker Hospital in the Pediatric ENT department * Adult patients followed at adult vestibulometry services (Lariboisière and Pitié Salpêtrière Hospitals) Controls: * No history of otological surgery and absence of vestibular pathology * Patients followed in consultation at Necker Hospital, siblings or adult parents Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an ophthalmological pathology (including refractive errors) * Presence of neurological pathology including epilepsy or any pathology that can alter mobility and interfere with the performance of tasks
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Locations
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
RECRUITINGParis, 75015, France
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