Reactive Balance Training vs Virtual Reality in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (NCT07401108) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Reactive Balance Training vs Virtual Reality in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-05-24
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study compared the effects of Wii Balance Board training versus reactive balance training on balance control and functional abilities in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Sixty children aged 6-10 years (GMFCS levels I-II, mild spasticity) were randomly assigned to either a Wii-based balance training group or a reactive balance training group. Both groups received a conventional physical therapy program three times per week for eight weeks, with an additional 30 minutes of the assigned balance intervention per session. Balance and functional abilities were assessed before and after treatment using the HUMAC Balance System, Pediatric Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, and Timed Up and Down Stairs test. The study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of both interventions in improving balance control and functional performance in this population.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Hemiplegic children between 6-10 years old.
* Both genders will be included.
* Their motor function will be between level I and II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) .
* The degree of spasticity for these children will range from grade 1 to 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale .
* They will be able to follow instructions during evaluation and treatment procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders.
* Undergone musculoskeletal surgery or botulinum toxin injection in the lower limbs in past six months
* Musculoskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the spine and/or lower extremities
* unstable seizures
* Visual or hearing impairment
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Limits of stability scores
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
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center of pressure scores
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks