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Cerebral Palsy (CP) Clinical Trial in Atlanta, GA

Access cutting-edge cerebral palsy (cp) treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Atlanta. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Georgia State University

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Atlanta

    Convenient for GA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Atlanta site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Cerebral Palsy (CP) Study in Atlanta

About 60% of children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired arm function. Improving arm function requires hundreds of repetitions per day, which is impossible in a single clinical visit. Thus, therapeutic exercises should be sustained in the home environment; however, the compliance in performing home exercise is low due to poor motivation, boredom, and forgetfulness. A better home program is needed. The objective of this project is to examine the effect of our developed "THRIVE" system (Therapeutic Humanoid Robot In Virtual Environment: the combination of robot with virtual reality games), which can provide a motivating and tailored upper-extremity intervention program with instant feedback, to improve arm function in children with CP at their home. The investigators believe the newly developed "THRIVE" system can increase children's engagement and motivation in home exercises as the robot is their playmate to demonstrate and correct their movements. The investigators will also interview parents and children with CP to understand their impression of using technology at home to shape the intervention. The expected outcome is that children with CP receiving "THRIVE" will improve their arm function more and have better engagement than those who receive VR alone immediately after intervention and at follow-up. The long-term goal is to have the "THRIVE" system be the optimal home exercise platform as it can provide challenging but motivating exercises to improve children's arm function while assisting parents in supervising their children with CP to complete home exercises.

Sponsor: Georgia State University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants are between the ages of 5 and 21 years;
diagnosed with spastic CP;
have a manual ability classification system (MACs) level I-III;
able to sit with trunk supported;
are able to reach forward for more than half of their arm length;
are able to comprehend and complete a three-steps commands;
are able to see a TV screen (with or without corrected vision); and
their primary caregiver is willing to follow the desired intervention dosing and all evaluation measurements.

Exclusion Criteria

they have received surgery or botulinum toxin type A injection in the training arm within the preceding 4 months or are scheduled to receive it during the planned intervention period, or
if they have a severe attention deficit or uncontrolled epilepsy, which may possibly be triggered by the light or sound of the video games.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Atlanta?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06881407) has an active research site in Atlanta, GA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) Treatment Options in Atlanta, GA

If you're searching for cerebral palsy (cp) treatment options in Atlanta, GA, this clinical trial (NCT06881407) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Atlanta research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced cerebral palsy (cp) specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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