Bootle Blast: Understanding the Family Experience

Launched by HOLLAND BLOORVIEW KIDS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL · Dec 6, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The Bootle Blast trial is studying a new video game designed to help children improve their motor skills while having fun. This game, called Bootle Blast, uses a special 3D sensor to track how children move and interact with real objects. The goal is to see how well kids aged 6 to 17 with various motor conditions can use the game at home over a 14-week period. Researchers want to find out if it's easy for families to set up and use the game, what helps or hinders its use, and how valuable it is for improving motor skills.

To participate, children must have a motor condition that Bootle Blast can help with and be interested in developing their skills through play. They should also be able to communicate in English and have access to the internet and a device to record videos. Importantly, children with uncontrolled epilepsy triggered by video games or certain medical conditions that make playing unsafe will not be eligible. This trial will provide insights that could shape the game's future and help families make the most of this innovative therapy option.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Child Participant Inclusion Criteria:
• • Any motor condition that can be addressed by the Bootle Blast system;
• • Interest in developing motor skills practiced in BootleBlast;
• • Aged 6-17 years;
• • Sufficient cognitive capacity to play BootleBlast as indicated by caregiver/self report;
• • Able to communicate in English;
• • Intermittent access to internet;
• • Ability to participate in video calling;
• • Have a device to record and upload short videos;
• • Have a caregiver willing to participate.
• Child Participant Exclusion Criteria:
• • Uncontrolled epilepsy triggered by video games;
• • Medical condition making the physical activity in BootleBlast unsafe;
• • Visual and/or hearing limitations affecting BootleBlast play;
• • No access to internet at home
• • Has previously participated in a study related to Bootle Blast.