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New treatment option for Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Official title Effect of a Humanoid Robot With Virtual Reality Games to Train Arm Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy - THRIVE Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06881407
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- About 60% of children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired arm function. Improving arm function requires hundreds of repetitions per day, which is impossible in a single clinical visit.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 21
You may be able to join if
- Participants are between the ages of 5 and 21 years;
- diagnosed with spastic CP;
- have a manual ability classification system (MACs) level I-III;
- able to sit with trunk supported;
- are able to reach forward for more than half of their arm length;
You likely can't join if
- they have received surgery or botulinum toxin type A injection in the training arm within the preceding 4 months or are scheduled to receive it...
- if they have a severe attention deficit or uncontrolled epilepsy, which may possibly be triggered by the light or sound of the video games.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants are between the ages of 5 and 21 years;
- diagnosed with spastic CP;
- have a manual ability classification system (MACs) level I-III;
- able to sit with trunk supported;
- are able to reach forward for more than half of their arm length;
- are able to comprehend and complete a three-steps commands;
- are able to see a TV screen (with or without corrected vision); and
- their primary caregiver is willing to follow the desired intervention dosing and all evaluation measurements.
- they have received surgery or botulinum toxin type A injection in the training arm within the preceding 4 months or are scheduled to receive it during the planned intervention period, or
- if they have a severe attention deficit or uncontrolled epilepsy, which may possibly be triggered by the light or sound of the video games.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Atlanta, Georgia, 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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 21 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.