Using virtual reality to help children with balance and coordination issues.
Treatment of Balance and Coordination Disorders in the Pediatric Population With the Virtual Reality System Nirvana.
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Eugenio Medea Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bosisio Parini, Lecco and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06449495 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 4 to 17 with balance or coordination disorders who can walk independently.
Not a fit: Patients who are adults, wheelchair-bound, or have major cognitive and behavioral problems may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Bosisio Parini, Lecco and 2 other locations
- 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
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.