Effects of Virtual Reality on Functional Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS III-IV)

This study proposes a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation intervention on functional balance in children and adolescents (5-20 years) with cerebral palsy (CP), at GMFCS levels III-IV. The experimental group will receive VR therapy using Meta Quest 3 headsets over 6 weeks, compared to a control group receiving conventional balance physiotherapy during the same period. The primary objective is to determine whether VR therapy improves functional balance, assessed using the Early Clinical Assessment of Balance (ECAB). Secondary objectives include evaluating perceived quality of life (PedsQL) and treatment adherence over the 6-week intervention period.

NCT Number	NCT07078279
Lead Sponsor	Bartolome Puerta Arroyo Collaborators: Rocío Martín Valero
Conditions	Cerebral Palsy, Functional Balance
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2026-03
Primary Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-07-22