Video game therapy: wii fit may boost balance in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07547644
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality training using the Nintendo Wii Fit can improve balance, walking, and agility in children aged 7-14 with cerebral palsy. Over 6 weeks, 56 kids will either play Wii Fit games or do standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if a fun, low-cost video game approach works as well or better than traditional exercises.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 56 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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7 to 14 years
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ● Children aged 7 to 14 years * Diagnosed cases of spastic diplegic CP, characterized by bilateral lower limb involvement * Classified under GMFCS levels I to II. * Having mild to moderate spasticity on Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) scores ranging from 1, +1 or 2 * Mild level intellectual disability according to their health records * Medically stable with no acute illness or uncontrolled comorbidities * No major changes in medication or therapy planned during the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * ● Orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the past 16 months * Hearing or visual impaired . * Uncontrolled epilepsy or seizures * Severe attention deficits or psychological issues interfering with task engagement such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be excluded from the study .
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