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)
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G1R8