Status:

COMPLETED

Physical and Social Benefits of Multi-Player Interactive Computer Play Games in Youth With Cerebral Palsy

Lead Sponsor:

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Queen's University

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada

Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

9-19 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

As children with cerebral palsy (CP) become teenagers, they experience a decrease in their physical function and mobility. Decreased mobility leads to increased social isolation for the teens and impa...

Detailed Description

The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the impact of exergaming on cardiovascular fitness and social wellbeing related to friends/peers in youths with CP. The secondary objectives of the...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of CP and GMFCS level III
  • Between 9 and 18 years of age inclusive
  • Ability to operate a handheld videogame controller
  • High-speed internet in the home
  • Able to commit for the entire study duration

Exclusion

  • Orthopedic surgery in the preceding six months
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Any underlying heart condition
  • Seizure disorder
  • Visual, auditory or cognitive disabilities that will interfere with game play

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 5 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

11 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01901211

Start Date

September 1 2013

End Date

April 5 2014

Last Update

January 2 2019

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G1R8

Physical and Social Benefits of Multi-Player Interactive Computer Play Games in Youth With Cerebral Palsy | DecenTrialz