Virtual reality and mirror therapy for arm movement in children with cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) games together with mirror therapy — a technique where a mirror makes the weaker hand seem to move properly — can improve arm and hand function in children with cerebral palsy. If your child has mild stiffness on one side, this might help them move better and do everyday tasks more easily.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a diagnosis of spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (one side of the body is stiff or tight).
- Muscle stiffness in the arm or leg must be mild (grade 1 to 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale).
- Your child must be between 4 and 10 years old.
- Your child must be at levels 1 or 2 in the Gross Motor Function Classification System — meaning they can walk or move around with some limitations but don't need a wheelchair.
- Your child must not have had Botox in the arm, wrist, or hand in the last 6 months, and must not have had surgery on the wrist or hand in the past.
- Your child must not have fixed joint deformities, vision or hearing problems, or difficulty understanding simple instructions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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