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VR vs FST for Cerebral Palsy

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Yuping Chen, ScD, PT
Research Sponsored by Georgia State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosed with CP
Are able to comprehend a 3-step command
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up the end of the 12th week
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

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.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 5-17 with spastic cerebral palsy who can follow a 3-step command, reach forward more than half their arm length, and sit with trunk support. They must be able to see the video screen and have a caregiver committed to the study's requirements. Children who've had recent arm surgery or botulinum toxin injections, or have severe attention deficits or uncontrolled epilepsy are excluded.
What is being tested?
The study tests how virtual reality (VR) and functional strength training (FST) improve arm function in these children. It starts with either VR or FST for six weeks; then based on response, continues the same treatment, combines both treatments, or switches them for another six weeks. The goal is to adapt interventions for maximum benefit.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly mentioned in the provided information, potential side effects may include discomfort from wearing VR equipment, muscle soreness from FST exercises, fatigue due to intensive training sessions and possible overstimulation from VR in susceptible individuals.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
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I can understand and follow a 3-step command.
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I can use my hands with slight to moderate difficulty.
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I can reach forward more than half of my arm length.
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My child is between 5 and 17 years old.
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I can sit up if my back is supported.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at baseline
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Hand
Daily use of affected hand at the end of the 12th week
Hand
+3 more
Secondary study objectives
Children's motivation and compliance
Muscle strength at baseline
Muscle strength at the end of the 12th week
+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Virtual Reality (VR)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Functional Strength Training (FST)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Georgia State UniversityLead Sponsor
62 Previous Clinical Trials
29,056 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
30 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Georgia Institute of TechnologyOTHER
51 Previous Clinical Trials
5,590 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
10 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Yuping Chen, ScD, PTPrincipal InvestigatorDepartment of Physical Therapy, Georgia State University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
10 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
10 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy

Media Library

Functional Strength Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05494905 — N/A
Cerebral Palsy Research Study Groups: Virtual Reality (VR), Functional Strength Training (FST)
Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial 2023: Functional Strength Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05494905 — N/A
Functional Strength Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05494905 — N/A
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