Using virtual reality to help children with vestibular deficits
Validation and Comparison of a Virtual Reality Protocol in Children Without Vestibular Pathology and Children With Chronic Vestibular déficits : Prospective Study ReViCHILD
NA · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT04791748
This study is testing whether virtual reality can help children with balance problems improve their coordination and overall development.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT04791748 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores the use of virtual reality to enhance multisensory integration in children with and without vestibular deficits. By immersing participants in a virtual environment, the study aims to promote visual and proprioceptive compensation for vestibular issues, which are crucial for developing postural control and coordination. The research involves vestibular tests and virtual reality interventions, targeting children aged 7 to 17 years. The goal is to establish a protocol that can improve the quality of life and developmental outcomes for affected children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include minors aged 7 to 17 years with unilateral or bilateral chronic vestibular pathology.
Not a fit: Patients with ophthalmological or neurological pathologies that could interfere with task performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve postural control and quality of life for children with vestibular deficits.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been successful in adults, this specific application in children with vestibular deficits is novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Minors aged 7 to 17 years (inclusive) * Volunteers adult * Information and consent of holders of parental authority of minors, minors and of adult subjects Patients : * Presence of unilateral or bilateral chronic vestibular pathology * Minor patients followed in consultation at Necker Hospital in the Pediatric ENT department * Adult patients followed at adult vestibulometry services (Lariboisière and Pitié Salpêtrière Hospitals) Controls: * No history of otological surgery and absence of vestibular pathology * Patients followed in consultation at Necker Hospital, siblings or adult parents Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an ophthalmological pathology (including refractive errors) * Presence of neurological pathology including epilepsy or any pathology that can alter mobility and interfere with the performance of tasks
Where this trial is running
Paris
- Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades — Paris, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Françoise Denoyelle, MD, PhD — Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Study coordinator: Françoise Denoyelle, MD, PhD
- Email: f.denoyelle@aphp.fr
- Phone: 1 71 39 67 85
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.
Conditions: Vestibular Diseases, Chronic vestibular deficit in children, Virtual reality protocol, Multisensory integration, Hand-eye coordination