Comparing Mixed Reality and Physical Therapy to Improve Balance and Coordination in Adolescents With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor
Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Study ID
NCT07685327
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
10 Years - 19 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Meta Quest Pro Mixed Reality System — DEVICE
    Participants will receive fully immersive Mixed Reality rehabilitation using the Meta Quest Pro headset in combination with standardized physical therapy. The intervention includes interactive applications such as Beat Saber, Ball Balance, Run and Cycling, Running Monkeys, and Back to Subway Surfer. Treatment will be provided three sessions per week for eight weeks to improve balance and coordination in adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
  • Standard Physical Therapy — OTHER
    Participants will receive standardized physical therapy consisting of balance training, tandem gait exercises, beam walking, wobble board exercises, cone weaving, stretching, strengthening exercises, patient education, and a home exercise program. Treatment will be provided three sessions per week for eight weeks.

Study Details

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of fully immersive Mixed Reality (MR) combined with standard physical therapy versus standard physical therapy alone in improving balance and coordination among adolescents with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. A total of 40 participants aged 10 to 19 years will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. The intervention will be provided three times per week for eight weeks. Balance and coordination will be assessed before treatment, at four weeks, and after completion of the intervention using validated clinical outcome measures. The findings of this study may help determine whether immersive Mixed Reality can enhance rehabilitation outcomes in adolescents with cerebral palsy.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 6, 2026
Start date
Jan 12, 2026
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Jul 1, 2026
Completion
Aug 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Fully Immersive Mixed Reality + Standard Physical Therapy
    Participants assigned to the experimental arm will receive fully immersive Mixed Reality (MR) using the Meta Quest Pro platform in combination with standardized physical therapy. The MR intervention will include interactive applications designed to improve balance and coordination. Standard physiotherapy will include balance training, gait training, beam walking, wobble board exercises, cone weaving, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Treatment will be provided three sessions per week for eight weeks.
  • Active Comparator: Standard Physical Therapy
    Participants assigned to the control arm will receive standardized physical therapy alone, including balance training, gait training, beam walking, wobble board exercises, cone weaving, stretching, strengthening exercises, patient education, and a home exercise program. Treatment will be provided three sessions per week for eight weeks.

Primary Outcome Measure

Comprehensive Coordination Scale (CCS) [ Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 ]

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