Training Balance Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using Virtual Reality Games

N/ACompletedNCT03219112

University Ghent30 enrolled

Overview

In this study the clinical relevance of the use of commercially available virtual reality games in the rehabilitation of balance will be assessed in children with cerebral palsy. It will be investigated how different commercially available platforms (i.e. Xbox One + Kinect and Nintendo Wii + balance board) will affect the compensations of children with cerebral palsy to preserve their balance. The effect of 1 training session will be assessed as well as the effect of a long-term training of 8 weeks.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Spastic

Interventions

Balance rehabilitation using X-box One & KinectOTHER

the virtual reality games (Kinect sports rivals) can be controlled with movements of the body that are registered through the kinect camera.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (spastic type) 2. age: 8-11 years and 11 months 3. bilateral CP (diplegia) \& unilateral CP (hemiplegia) 4. GMFCS level 1 \& 2 5. able to independently stand still for 2 minutes 6. sufficient cooperation to participate in the measurements and training Exclusion Criteria: 1. No informed consent 2. surgery of the lower limbs that affects mobility 3. Botulinum-toxin A treatment within 6 months prior to inclusion in the study 4. vestibular deficits, benign vertigo, ADHD or instable epilepsia For typically developing children: Inclusion criteria; 1. age: 8-11 years and 11 months 2. no history of neurologic, musculoskeletal or other impairments that could affect mobility

Locations (1)

Vakgroep REVAKI (Ghent University - Ghent University hospital)

Ghent, Belgium

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Pediatric Balance Scale compared to baseline

Clinical balance scale with 14 items such as standing unsupported for 30 sec.

Time frame: measured at baseline, after 40 minutes (of training), and after 8 weeks of training

Secondary Outcomes

Change in Bruininks-Oseretsky test for motor proficiency - subscale 'balance' and 'speed & agility' compared to baseline

Subscales of a clinical balance scale

Time frame: measured at baseline, after 40 minutes (of training), and after 8 weeks of training

Change in Upper body kinematics compared to baseline

Trunk and arm movements measured using 3d movement registration

Time frame: measured at baseline, after 40 minutes (of training), and after 8 weeks of training

Change in Posturography compared to baseline

Measurements on a moveable force-platform including the limits of stability during standing

Time frame: measured at baseline, after 40 minutes (of training), and after 8 weeks of training

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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