The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of a dual-task, multimodal training program on slowing functional motor decline in children and adolescents with neuromuscular disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does Virtual Park slow functional motor decline in children and adolescents with neuromuscular diseases compared with standard therapy?
Does Virtual Park contribute to increased engagement and improved neuropsychological function?
If there is a comparison group, Researchers will compare dual-task cycling supported by the Virtual Park application to standard therapy to see whether it improves motor and neuropsychological functions and engagement.
Participants will undergo two phases:
* Phase 1: 3 months of standard therapy;
* Phase 2: 3 months of experimental conditions in which patients undergo a rehabilitative intervention with Virtual Park, 3 times a week.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* availability of a definitive clinical or molecular genetic diagnosis of a neuromuscular disease;
* age between 6 years and 17 years and 11 months (inclusive);
* height compatible with the use of the Thera-Trainer (minimum 120 cm);
* performance Upper Limb Module 2.0 assessment: Entry level \>= 2
Exclusion Criteria:
* other concomitant genetic diseases;
* presence of visual impairments that prevent access to the experimental virtual reality protocol;
* concomitant compromised cardio-respiratory function that contraindicates cycle ergometer training;
* severe osteoporosis.
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.