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ArticleJMIR research protocols2017

The Effectiveness of a Computer Game-Based Rehabilitation Platform for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Anuprita Kanitkar, Tony Szturm, Sanjay Parmar, Dorcas Bc Gandhi, Gina Ruth Rempel, Gayle Restall, Monika Sharma, Amitesh Narayan, Jeyaraj Pandian, Nilashri Naik and 2 more

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02728375 (Innovative Game-Based Rehabilitation Platform for Children With Motor and Cognitive Impairments Due to Neuro-developmental Disorders and Acquired Brain Injuries), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Innovative Game-Based Rehabilitation Platform for Children With Motor and Cognitive Impairments Due to Neuro-developmental Disorders and Acquired Brain Injuries

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of ManitobaRan2016 to 2016Enrolled60ConditionsCerebral PalsyArmscomputer game based rehabilitation protocol, Conventional therapy protocol
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Authors and funding

12 authors.

Anuprita KanitkarApplied Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9678-1152
Tony SzturmCollege of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1450-0693
Sanjay ParmarSDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Dharwad, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7186-0532
Dorcas Bc GandhiChristian Medical College and Hospital, Department of Neurology, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Ludhiana, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9616-7870
Gina Ruth RempelMax Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8632-3406
Gayle RestallCollege of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8656-6261
Monika SharmaChristian Medical College and Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Ludhiana, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0756-0740
Amitesh NarayanKasturba Medical College, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal University, Mangalore, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7587-8414
Jeyaraj PandianChristian Medical College and Hospital, Department of Neurology, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Ludhiana, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0028-1968
Nilashri NaikDepartment of Physiotherapy, Ushas School for Exceptional Children, Hubli, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6616-7629
Ravi R SavadattiSDM College of Physiotherapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Dharwad, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6372-3968
Mahesh Appasaheb KamateJN Medical College and Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, KLE University, Belgaum, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1703-2474

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIt is difficult to engage young children with cerebral palsy (CP) in repetitive, tedious therapy. As such, there is a need for innovative approaches and tools to motivate these children. We developed the low-cost, computer game-based rehabilitation platform CGR that combines fine manipulation and gross movement exercises with attention and planning game activities appropriate for young children with CP.

objectiveThe objective of this study is to provide evidence of the therapeutic value of CGR to improve upper extremity (UE) motor function for children with CP.

methodsThis randomized controlled, single-blind, clinical trial with an active control arm will be conducted at 4 sites. Children diagnosed with CP between the ages of 4 and 10 years old with moderate UE impairments and fine motor control abnormalities will be recruited.

resultsWe will test the difference between experimental and control groups using the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) and Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition (PDMS-2) outcome measures. The parents of the children and the therapist experiences with the interventions and tools will be explored using semi-structured interviews using the qualitative description approach.

conclusionsThis research protocol, if effective, will provide evidence for the therapeutic value and feasibility of CGR in the pediatric rehabilitation of UE function.

trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov NCT02728375; http:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02728375 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6qDjvszvh).

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cerebral palsyfine motor skillsgame-based exerciserandomized controlled trialrepetitive task practiceupper extremity function

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PMID28526673
PMCPMC5454217

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