Using virtual reality to help children with balance and coordination issues.
Official title: Treatment of Balance and Coordination Disorders in the Pediatric Population With the Virtual Reality System Nirvana.
Run by IRCCS Eugenio Medea · NCT06449495 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a virtual reality program can help children aged 4 to 17 with balance and coordination problems improve their motor skills and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Eugenio Medea Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bosisio Parini, Lecco and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2012 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06449495 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 4 to 17 with balance or coordination disorders who can walk independently.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are adults, wheelchair-bound, or have major cognitive and behavioral problems may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical investigation evaluates the effectiveness of the NIRVANA virtual reality platform in improving motor function and cognitive processes in children aged 4 to 17 with balance and coordination disorders. The study focuses on children who can walk independently and understand simple verbal instructions, targeting various etiologies such as neurodevelopmental delays and post-traumatic conditions. By utilizing a semi-immersive virtual reality system, the study aims to enhance the quality of life for pediatric patients facing these challenges. The investigation is conducted at multiple locations under the auspices of IRCCS Eugenio Medea.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor skills and cognitive functions in children with coordination and balance disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While there are limited studies on the use of NIRVANA in pediatric populations, similar virtual reality approaches have shown promise in treating neurological disorders in other settings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * balance or coordination disorders of different etiology: tumor, post-traumatic, neurodegenerative, syndromic, congenital, or associated with neurodevelopmental delay. - - - age between 4 and 17 years * independent ambulation * ability to understand simple verbal instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * adult * wheelchair-bound * major cognitive and behavioural problems.
Where it's running
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Irccs Eugenio Medea
Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy Recruiting -
Irccs Eugenio Medea
Conegliano, Treviso, Italy Recruiting -
Associazione "La Nostra Famiglia" - Polo Ospedaliero di Neuroriabilitazione, Piazza Di Summa presso ex Complesso Ospedaliero Regionale "A. Di Summa"
Brindisi, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eleonora Diella, Physiotherapist
- Email: eleonora.diella@lanostrafamiglia.it
- Phone: 3286859456
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.