Virtual Reality Training Using Wii Fit in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07547644) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual Reality Training Using Wii Fit in Children With Cerebral Palsy
56 participantsStarted 2026-04-25
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether virtual reality (VR) training using the Nintendo Wii Fit can improve balance, gross motor function, and agility in children aged 7-14 years with spastic cerebral palsy (GMFCS Levels I-II). The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does Wii Fit-based VR training improve balance more than conventional physiotherapy?
Does VR training enhance gross motor skills such as standing, walking, running, and jumping?
Does VR training improve agility in children with cerebral palsy?
Does VR training increase enjoyment and engagement during therapy?
Researchers will compare Wii Fit-based VR training with conventional physiotherapy to determine which approach leads to greater improvements in motor function.
Participants will:
Attend 18 sessions over 6 weeks (3 sessions per week).
Perform either VR-based exercises using the Wii Fit Balance Board or traditional physiotherapy exercises.
Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments using the Pediatric Balance Scale, GMFM-88 (domains D and E), BOT-2 agility subtest, and the PACES enjoyment scale.
This study aims to explore a fun, cost-effective, and engaging rehabilitation strategy that may improve functional independence and overall quality of life for children with cerebral palsy.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 14 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ● Children aged 7 to 14 years
* Diagnosed cases of spastic diplegic CP, characterized by bilateral lower limb involvement
* Classified under GMFCS levels I to II.
* Having mild to moderate spasticity on Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) scores ranging from 1, +1 or 2
* Mild level intellectual disability according to their health records
* Medically stable with no acute illness or uncontrolled comorbidities
* No major changes in medication or therapy planned during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ● Orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the past 16 months
* Hearing or visual impaired .
* Uncontrolled epilepsy or seizures
* Severe attention deficits or psychological issues interfering with task engagement such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be excluded from the study .
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.