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VR vs FST for Cerebral Palsy
Study Summary
This trial is examining the effect of functional strength training (FST) and virtual reality (VR) on arm function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The goal is to develop an effective, adaptive intervention using VR and FST to improve arm function in children with CP.
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Study Objectives
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- I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.I can use my hands with slight to moderate difficulty.I can understand and follow a 3-step command.My child has severe ADHD or epilepsy that could worsen with video game stimuli.I can reach forward more than half of my arm length.My child has had or will have surgery or Botox in the arm recently.You can see the video screen, with or without glasses or contacts.My child is between 5 and 17 years old.I can sit up if my back is supported.
- Group 1: Virtual Reality (VR)
- Group 2: Functional Strength Training (FST)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any remaining opportunities to join this medical research?
"Affirmative. Information available on clinicaltrials.gov attests to the fact that, as of August 8th 2022, this medical trial is actively recruiting 40 participants from one site which was first posted on February 1st 2017."
Does the age restriction for this trial permit individuals over 40 to participate?
"As per the requirements of this research project, participants must be between 5 and 17 years old. In addition to this trial, there are 148 medical studies aimed at young people below 18 as well as 71 for older individuals aged 65 or above."
Might I be eligible for participation in this experiment?
"In order to join this clinical trial, individuals must possess cerebral palsy and be between the ages of 5 and 17. The study is seeking a total of 40 participants."
What goals is the current clinical trial endeavoring to accomplish?
"The main outcome of this 12-week trial is to assess the fine motor domain of Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2nd edition at week 6. Supplementary indicators include baseline muscle strength, measured with a hand-held dynamometer, and end-of-trial muscular force assessments for shoulder flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension and wrist flexion/extension at weeks 6 & 12."
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