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iMOVE: Virtual Reality PT Versus Traditional PT

Immersive Virtual Reality for Enhancement of Physical Activity in Pediatric Oncology : a Randomised Control Study (iMOVE)

Who can join

Ages 10 to 25 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between age 10-25 years
* Diagnosed with cancer
* Has an active physical therapy consultation
* Anticipated inpatient stay for at least 3-days with the second PT session following between 24-72 hours after the first PT session
* Ability to understand and the willingness to personally sign the written Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved informed consent document by Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) if participant \<18 years old or by participant if 18+
* Ability to understand and the willingness to personally sign the written IRB approved informed assent document for patient \<18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Legal guardian does not present to obtain consent.
* Child with a significant neurological condition, or major developmental disability.
* Child with active infection of the face or hand.
* A history of severe motion sickness.
* A history of seizures caused by flashing light.
* Major surgery within the last 48 hours.
* Does not speak English (required for surveys)
* With visual impairments or any degree of developmental delays
* Child on mechanical ventilation or ventilatory support

About the study

This pragmatic, crossover, randomized controlled study evaluates the efficacy of virtual reality assisted physical therapy (VRPT) for improving the physical activity of hospitalized children as compared to traditional physical therapy. This is a pilot study that will be used to identify patient populations that can benefit the most from VRPT and estimate this effect for future studies.

Patients with a significant neurological condition, major developmental disability, active infection of the face or hand, history of severe motion sickness, history of seizures caused by flashing light or had a major surgery within the last 48 hours will be excluded.

What is being tested

• Virtual Reality Physical Therapy (behavioral)
• Traditional Physical Therapy (behavioral)

Sponsor: Stanford University · Participants: 40 · Started: Jun 1, 2025

Contact the study team

• Thomas Caruso · Phone: 650-723-5728
• Man Yee Suen · Phone: 650-723-5728

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05876156

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.