NCT06096272 · Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Using Augmented Reality to Promote Physical Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
What this study is about
Children with cerebral palsy (CP), Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale (GMFCS) I-II will be recruited to participate in a home based physical activity intervention for 4 weeks. Demographic data will be collected, and validated surveys assessing baseline physical activity level and mobility will be completed.
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Children with cerebral palsy (CP), Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale (GMFCS) I-II will be recruited to participate in a home based physical activity intervention for 4 weeks. Demographic data will be collected, and validated surveys assessing baseline physical activity level and mobility will be completed. Participants will have an exercise program assigned and will be given a logbook to record their exercise adherence. They will be assigned to the Augment Reality (AR) app group. The AR app group will have exercises administered through the AR app. At the end of the program, participants will complete final surveys and an exit interview.
Interventions
DEVICE
Augment Reality Exergames
Adaptive physical activity AR gaming modules were created in collaboration with physical therapists with expertise in CP and the Augment Therapy app development team. The program will consists of 5 games adapted for children with cerebral palsy.
Primary outcome measures
Number of participants that complete mobile application delivered exercise program.
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks.
Measured by proportion of time in the mobile application (180/360 total minutes).
Number of participants that complete the standard exercise program.
Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks.
Measured by proportion of time (180/360 total minutes) to complete exercises in logbook.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy,
- Ambulatory (GMFCS I and II)
- English or Spanish speaking
- No plans for lower extremity surgery in the next 4 months
Exclusion criteria
- Moderate to severe developmental or cognitive delay
- Significant hearing loss or visual impairment
- Recent surgical procedure or fracture over the past 4 months that impacts physical activity
Where
- Los Angeles, California
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