Training Upper Limb Function Using Augmented Reality Games in Children Ages 6 to 12 With Spastic Cerebral Palsy A Randomized Controlled Trial of the INTERACT Protocol

What this Trial Is About

Children with spastic cerebral palsy CP, a condition that affects movement and coordination, often struggle with daily activities such as dressing, reaching for objects, and standing up. These difficulties can reduce their quality of life. Researchers are studying the effects of a new treatment called the INTERACT protocol, which combines task-specific training with augmented reality AR games to improve upper limb function and daily activities in children with CP aged 6 to 12 years. The study will randomly assign children to two groups the INTERACT group and a control group. The INTERACT group will participate in training sessions using AR games that encourage movements like reaching, sitting to standing, and stepping. These sessions will last 1 hour and 20 minutes, three times a week, for 4 weeks. The control group will continue their usual physiotherapy during the same period. The AR games use special software and equipment to track movements and create interactive, motivating exercises. Participants will be evaluated before the intervention, immediately after, and two months later to measure improvements. Assessments include movement analysis, disability scales, postural control tests, and questionnaires about daily activities and motivation. Throughout the study, therapists will monitor progress and adherence. This research aims to provide new evidence on how combining task training with AR can support motor learning and improve life skills in children with spastic CP.

Effect of Task-Specific Training in an Augmented Reality Context on Upper Limb Function and Activities in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy