Robot-guided play for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a fun, robot-guided play program to see if it helps children with cerebral palsy be more active. Participating might improve your child's movement and overall well-being.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 18 years old and have cerebral palsy.
- Your child must be classified as GMFCS level I, II, III, or IV (not level V). This describes how much support they need for walking.
- Your child must be able to understand simple English instructions, with or without help from a caregiver or a communication aid.
- You (the parent or caregiver) must be 19 years or older and able to speak English well enough for interviews and surveys.
- You and your child must be able to come to BC Children's Hospital for an in-person visit. Both of you must take part together as a pair.
- Your child must not have had a seizure in the last 6 months, have severe vision or hearing problems that can't be corrected, or have other health issues that make light to moderate 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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