Using Augmented Reality to Promote Physical Activity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Description

Children with cerebral palsy (CP), Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale (GMFCS) I-II will be recruited to participate in a home based physical activity intervention for 4 weeks. Demographic data will be collected, and validated surveys assessing baseline physical activity level and mobility will be completed. Participants will have an exercise program assigned and will be given a logbook to record their exercise adherence. They will be assigned to the Augment Reality (AR) app group. The AR app group will have exercises administered through the AR app. At the end of the program, participants will complete final surveys and an exit interview.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Mobile Phone Use, Pediatric ALL, Physical Disability, Physical Inactivity

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Children with cerebral palsy (CP), Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale (GMFCS) I-II will be recruited to participate in a home based physical activity intervention for 4 weeks. Demographic data will be collected, and validated surveys assessing baseline physical activity level and mobility will be completed. Participants will have an exercise program assigned and will be given a logbook to record their exercise adherence. They will be assigned to the Augment Reality (AR) app group. The AR app group will have exercises administered through the AR app. At the end of the program, participants will complete final surveys and an exit interview.

A Pilot Study Using Exergaming with Augmented Reality to Promote Physical Activity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Using Augmented Reality to Promote Physical Activity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Condition
Cerebral Palsy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center, CHLA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy,
  • * Ambulatory (GMFCS I and II)
  • * English or Spanish speaking
  • * No plans for lower extremity surgery in the next 4 months
  • * Moderate to severe developmental or cognitive delay
  • * Significant hearing loss or visual impairment
  • * Recent surgical procedure or fracture over the past 4 months that impacts physical activity

Ages Eligible for Study

5 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital Los Angeles,

Melissa Bent, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Study Record Dates

2025-09-01