Social robots for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing with a social robot can help improve arm and hand skills in children with cerebral palsy. It may be a fun way to support therapy and daily activities.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 12 years old.
- Your child has cerebral palsy.
- Your child can move and use their hands at least a little (levels I-III for walking and levels 1-3 for hand use).
- Your child has mild to moderate muscle stiffness (levels 0-2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale).
- Your child can communicate at least a little (levels 1-2 on the Communication Function Classification System).
- Your child has not had arm or hand surgery in the last year, has no epilepsy, and has not had Botox injections in the last 6 months.
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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