VR Error Augmentation for Bimanual Task Exercise (FEATHERSv2)
Hemiparesis, Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Hemiparesis focused on measuring Bimanual Task, Motor Adaptation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-21 years) :
i. Hemiplegia as a result of a neurological impairment (CP, ABI, paediatric stroke, etc.)
ii. Use both eyes and visually interact using a stereoscopic device that allows a minimum interpupillary distance of 58mm
iii. Comfortably support regular head motion while wearing a 470g head-mounted display
iv. Ability to lift arms against gravity at least some distance away from their body (some shoulder and elbow flexion and extension) as reported by participant, consenting guardian, or adjoining therapist
v. Ability to stand or sit independently for 15 minutes at a time in a chair without arm supports for a total of up to 120 minutes
vi. Ability to follow instructions and verbally communicate in basic English (as determined by referring therapist)
Exclusion Criteria:
i. Upper limb orthopedic surgery in the past six months
ii. Known susceptibility to cybersickness
Sites / Locations
- Physiotherapy, BC Children's Hospital
- RREACH Lab, The University of British Columbia
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Actual - Augmented
Augmented - Actual
Reaching task as a physical therapy intervention. First with 1:1 visual feedback, then with augmented forward symmetry.
Reaching task as a physical therapy intervention. First with augmented forward symmetry, then with 1:1 visual feedback.