Evaluating navigation skills in children with cerebral palsy and their peers
Evaluation of Spatial Navigation Skills in Typically Developing Children and in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using a Head Mounted Display
This study is testing a virtual reality game to see how well children with cerebral palsy can navigate compared to their peers and how it might help improve their everyday skills and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Eugenio Medea Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bosisio Parini, Lecco) |
| Trial ID | NCT06320106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess and compare the spatial navigation abilities of children with cerebral palsy and typically developing children using a virtual reality application called 'StarMaze' delivered through a Head Mounted Display (HMD). The research focuses on understanding how these navigation skills impact everyday activities and quality of life, which are often overlooked in standard assessments. Additionally, the study will explore the user experience during the navigation sessions, providing insights into the effectiveness of this technology for rehabilitation. By utilizing affordable and accessible technology, the study seeks to open new avenues for assessing and potentially training navigation abilities in children with cerebral palsy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children with cerebral palsy who have an IQ higher than 70.
Not a fit: Patients with epileptic issues, poor head control, or uncorrectable visual acuity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the assessment and rehabilitation of navigation skills in children with cerebral palsy, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored navigation skills in different contexts, this specific approach using affordable virtual reality technology is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * IQ higher than 70 Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with epileptic issues * Subjects with poor head control * Visual acuity not correctable with eyeglasses
Where this trial is running
Bosisio Parini, Lecco
- Scientific Institute, IRCCS E. Medea — Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emilia Biffi, PhD
- Email: emilia.biffi@lanostrafamiglia.it
- Phone: 0039 031877862
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.