Fun video games vs. standard therapy for kids with CP
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares three ways to help children with Cerebral Palsy improve their movement: playing active video games with a sensor (biofeedback), playing active video games alone, or doing standard physical therapy. The goal is to see which approach works best and is most fun for kids.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child must have a type of Cerebral Palsy that mainly affects one side of the body or both legs, but not so severely that they cannot walk without help (GMFCS level I or II).
- Your child should be able to understand and follow simple directions like 'sit down' or 'pick up the red ball.'
- Your child must be able to stand and move, with or without minimal assistance.
- Your child should not have severe vision, hearing, or behavior issues, and should not have uncontrolled epilepsy or other conditions that make physical activity unsafe.
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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