Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy in Virtual Reality Versus Standard Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (NCT05867368)
Evaluating the Effect of Virtual Reality on the Upper-extremity Function of Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Participating in Hand Arm Bimanual Training Camps
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this intervention study is- 1. To determine if a camp that solely uses VR software based on HABIT (HABIT-VR) still improves the motor planning and execution deficits in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP) and 2. To determine if HABIT-VR improves bimanual coordination and affected hand function in children with HCP at least as well as a standard HABIT. Children with motor planning and execution deficits will receive 40 hours of either HABIT-VR or standard HABIT (4 hours per day, 5days/week, for two consecutive weeks), during which the investigators will track their performance of the tasks and their movements through 3-D motion tracking of the VR system. Post-camp, again the investigators will assess upper-extremity motor function. Additionally the investigators will assess pre to post camp improvement in hand function and bimanual coordination using Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA), Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), and manual dexterity using Box and Block test and 9 Hole Peg test.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute — Omaha, Nebraska
Age range: 6 Years to 16 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- HABIT-VR (BEHAVIORAL)
- Standard HABIT (BEHAVIORAL)
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute — Omaha, Nebraska
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.