Efficacy of Virtual Reality Interventions for Motor Function Improvement in Cerebral Palsy Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) affects motor function development, requiring intensive rehabilitation. Virtual reality (VR) interventions show promise for improving motor learning through immersive, engaging experiences. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated VR effectiveness for motor function improvement in children with CP. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we searched six electronic databases from inception to 15 June 2025. Included studies compared VR interventions versus control conditions in children with CP (ages 4-18 years), measuring motor function outcomes. Sixteen studies (n = 397 participants) met the inclusion criteria for qualitative synthesis. Random-effects models, subgroup analyses, and meta-regression were performed. Evidence certain

SUBMITTER: AlSoqih NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12692755 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature