Virtual Reality Impact on Powered Mobility: a Feasibility Study (NCT06586125) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual Reality Impact on Powered Mobility: a Feasibility Study
Italy10 participantsStarted 2023-09-04
Plain-language summary
This study explores the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance powered wheelchair (PW) training for children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). The primary objective is to improve mobility and independence by employing immersive VR games and simulations within a powered mobility program (PMP) framework. The research involve testing a VR-powered mobility program (VR-PMP) simulator, which integrates 3D gaming tailored with PMP tasks accessible via laptops or VR headsets. Specifically designed for children with severe movement limitations, the study incorporates Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), enabling interaction within the VR environment without conventional controllers. The study aims to evaluate whether these innovative VR tools can facilitate safer and independent wheelchair navigation for these children.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 20 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Both sexes
* Age between 6 and 20 years
* Clinical diagnosis: Central motor disability with Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS) levels 3-4-5
* Owner of a powered wheelchair or a manual wheelchair with an electric propulsion system
* Powered Mobility Program (PMP) score \> 0 in basic skills
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants who do not tolerate the use of immersive VR (e.g., development of motion sickness-related symptoms)
* Severe cognitive impairments
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of dropout participants unable to use the VR-PMP simulator