A Gamified Breathing and Postural Awareness Education Model for Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07681947) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Gamified Breathing and Postural Awareness Education Model for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-07-10
Plain-language summary
This project aims to develop an accessible, learning-oriented model based on gamified breathing and posture training that emphasizes active participation for children with cerebral palsy (CP), their families, and educators. Since current practices are largely clinic-centered, there is a growing need for game-based, motivational and widely discernible programs. In this context, the project aims to provide an inclusive model that enhances breathing and postural awareness through digital technology, thereby increasing motivation and adherence.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 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:
* Diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
* Classified as Level I-III according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
* Aged between 6 and 18 years.
* Having a cognitive level sufficient to understand and follow simple instructions (for active participation in gamified training).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions or systemic limitations.
* Use of medications affecting respiratory function.
* Presence of musculoskeletal problems (other than CP diagnosis) that may affect walking ability, and/or the presence of cognitive and mental impairment that may affect participation and/or motivation.
* Visual or hearing loss that severely restricts participation in digital game and video-based applications (if appropriate adaptation cannot be provided).
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.
1This trial uses a gamified approach to teach breathing and posture awareness to children with cerebral palsy — how does that kind of activity-based education compare to what my child is already doing in physical or respiratory therapy, and could it interfere with any current treatment plans?
2The trial is measuring lung function through spirometry tests like FVC and FEV1 — can you explain what those measurements mean for my child's specific situation, and whether their current breathing function makes them a good candidate to potentially benefit from this type of intervention?
3Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' what is the realistic timeline before it might open, and should we be pursuing other respiratory or postural therapy options in the meantime rather than waiting?
4This trial is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's focused more on testing whether the approach works at all rather than proving a treatment benefit — given that, how much uncertainty is there about whether this gamified program will actually improve my child's breathing outcomes?
5Are there any risks or physical demands associated with the spirometry testing or the gamified exercises that we should weigh against my child's current mobility and respiratory status before deciding whether to discuss enrollment with the research team?
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
1
Spirometry Assessment FVC
Timeframe: 8 weeks (from baseline to post-intervention)
2
Spirometry Assessment FEV1
Timeframe: 8 weeks (from baseline to post-intervention)