๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-07-03

A Registry Based Randomized-Controlled Trial of an Upper Limb Exergaming Intervention for Children and Adolescents With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (NCT06396325)

A Registry-Based Parallel Group Randomized-Controlled Trial of an Upper Limb Exergaming Intervention for Children and Adolescents With Spinal Muscular Atrophy, With an Optional Open-Label Extension

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Maryam Oskoui, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAAN

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a multisite randomized controlled registry-based trial to evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week home-based exergaming intervention as compared to usual care on occupational satisfaction of children and youth (8-18 years old age) with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Alberta Children's Hospital โ€” Calgary, Alberta

Age range: 8 Years to 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Tales from the Magic Keepโ„ข (OTHER)
  • Usual Care (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Alberta Children's Hospital โ€” Calgary, Alberta
  • BC Children's Hospital โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia
  • IWK Health Services โ€” Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Hospital for SickKids โ€” Toronto, Ontario
  • Centre de readaptation Marie-Enfant โ€” Montreal, Quebec

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (514) 934-1934

Email: mbaye.ndiaye@muhc.mcgill.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—