Walking training at home in virtual reality for children with chronic illnesses
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a home-based walking program using virtual reality games to help children with chronic conditions like cerebral palsy, obesity, or neuromuscular disease improve their walking and physical activity. It's designed to see if training at home with VR is effective and enjoyable.
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Who can take part
- Children aged 6 to 17 years old
- Able to walk on a treadmill for 5 minutes, with or without help or support
- Able to understand and play virtual reality games
- Have been in a care program for your chronic condition for at least 6 months
- Weigh less than 100 kilograms
- For children 6 to 11: no problems with 3D vision, no unstable epilepsy, no recent facial injury, and no nausea from VR
Quick eligibility check
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