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Virtual Reality Impact on Powered Mobility: a Feasibility Study

NCT06586125 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2025-08-01

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Summary

This study explores the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance powered wheelchair (PW) training for children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). The primary objective is to improve mobility and independence by employing immersive VR games and simulations within a powered mobility program (PMP) framework. The research involve testing a VR-powered mobility program (VR-PMP) simulator, which integrates 3D gaming tailored with PMP tasks accessible via laptops or VR headsets. Specifically designed for children with severe movement limitations, the study incorporates Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), enabling interaction within the VR environment without conventional controllers. The study aims to evaluate whether these innovative VR tools can facilitate safer and independent wheelchair navigation for these children.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy Infantile
  • Neuromuscular Diseases in Children

Interventions

OTHER

Powered Mobility Training

The study procedure aims to observe the partecipants' behaviour while using the Virtual Reality - Power Mobility Program (VR-PMP) simulator applied during Power Mobility Training in clinical practice for 15 sessions. Participants use either semi-immersive mode (laptop screen with VR-PMP simulator) or immersive mode (head-mounted display with VR-PMP simulator). Five out of ten children unable to use conventional VR controllers or alternative access technologies available on the market, use brain-computer interface (BCI) developed specifically for these children to control the VR-PMP simulator.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Azienda Usl di Bologna

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Antonella Cersosimo, Dr. · IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
20 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-04
Primary Completion
2024-12-20
Completion
2025-06-30

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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