Virtual Reality Games to Help Children With Cerebral Palsy Move Better
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This study tests whether playing balance and movement games on a Nintendo Wii Fit console can help children with cerebral palsy (a condition affecting movement and muscle control) improve their walking and balance. The training uses virtual reality—games that respond to how you move your body.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 7 and 14 years old
- Diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (affects both legs)
- Able to walk with minimal or no help (GMFCS levels I or II)
- Muscle tightness is mild to moderate (not severe)
- No major surgery on legs or botulinum toxin injections in the past 16 months
- Medically stable with no uncontrolled seizures, hearing or vision loss, or severe attention/behavior conditions like ADHD or autism that would interfere with playing the games
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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