Using an Augmented Reality Serious Game for Walking Rehabilitation in Children with Cerebral Palsy Aged 10 to 17 Years Randomized Trial Comparing Classic Therapy and Treadmill Training

What this Trial Is About

Cerebral palsy CP is a group of movement and posture disorders caused by brain damage during fetal development or early infancy, affecting activities like walking. This trial evaluates the impact of gait rehabilitation using a serious game in augmented reality AR called ARRoW-CP compared to traditional treadmill training. The study aims to improve motor learning and motivation in children and adolescents with CP after surgery, exploring effects on walking and functional abilities. Participants are children aged 10 to 17 years with CP who have undergone multisite lower limb surgery. They are randomly assigned to one of two groups a control group receiving classic rehabilitation plus treadmill gait training 3 times per week for 4 weeks, and a test group receiving the same rehabilitation plus overground ARRoW-CP gait training with an AR headset at the same frequency. The ARRoW-CP game provides real-time and delayed feedback on gait performance during walking sprints. During the study, participants undergo various tests including a 6-minute walking test, muscle power sprint test, shuttle run tests adapted for CP, and complete a motivation and satisfaction questionnaire. Researchers monitor gait parameters, functional abilities, motivation, adherence, and satisfaction. The total study duration includes baseline and follow-up assessments up to one year after inclusion to evaluate lasting effects.

Serious Game-based Intervention in Gait Rehabilitation for Children With Cerebral Palsy