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New treatment option for Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Official title Speech and Arm Combined Exergame
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06817941
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to develop innovative home therapy games to train the weak arm and improve speech intelligibility (clarity) of children with hemiplegia from cerebral palsy. The investigators are exploring the effects of these therapy games and how they change the children's speech, hand movement, and brain activation.
- Time commitment: about 2 years
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 17
You may be able to join if
- (1) diagnosis of CP
- (2) age between 8-17 years (i.e., pediatric age)
- (3) use speech as the primary mode of communication
- (4) mild to moderate dysarthria
- (5) Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) level I to III
You likely can't join if
- (1) severe vision impairment that limits the child's ability to interact with the entire computer screen
- (2) dyskinetic CP or spastic diplegia
- (3) English is not their first or primary language.
See the full eligibility criteria
- (1) diagnosis of CP
- (2) age between 8-17 years (i.e., pediatric age)
- (3) use speech as the primary mode of communication
- (4) mild to moderate dysarthria
- (5) Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) level I to III
- (6) Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I to IV
- (7) mild to moderate muscle spasticity of the arm with a Modified Tardieu Scale of 0-3
- (8) pass bilateral pure-tone hearing screening at 25 dB HL (at 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz)
- (9) able to follow simple task-related directions, including repeating short phrases.
- (1) severe vision impairment that limits the child's ability to interact with the entire computer screen
- (2) dyskinetic CP or spastic diplegia
- (3) English is not their first or primary language.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 2 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Newark, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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