Status:
COMPLETED
Early Powered Mobility for Toddlers With Cerebral Palsy Using the Permobil® Explorer Mini and a Modified Ride-On Car
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Collaborating Sponsors:
Oregon State University
Grand Valley State University
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-36 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The use of powered mobility devices for young children with cerebral palsy (CP) has been gaining traction, with evidence that the use of powered mobility at young ages complements (rather than detract...
Detailed Description
Overview: This study will examine how early powered mobility devices impact the lives of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families. Investigators will compare a modified ride-on car to one...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The child will:
- be between 12-36 months old;
- have a medical diagnosis of CP with any level (I-V) of associated motor ability according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) or be at risk for CP according to birth history and current developmental status;
- be able to attain a seated position with or without support;
- be able to tolerate upright sitting with or without support while moving through space for 30 minutes;
- live in a household where English is spoken proficiently.
- Adults will:
- be 18 years or older and be the legal caregiver for the child participant;
- demonstrate proficiency in English. Inclusion criteria will be secured via caregiver report using screening questions.
Exclusion
- Child will be excluded if:
- they have not been given a medical diagnosis of CP or are not at risk for CP (per parent report of birth history and current developmental status);
- if they cannot attain a seated position with or without support;
- if they cannot tolerate upright sitting with or without support for 30 minutes;
- Adult caregivers will be excluded if:
- they are not proficient in English (determined per screening process).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 15 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 20 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04684576
Start Date
April 15 2021
End Date
May 20 2022
Last Update
August 4 2023
Active Locations (3)
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1
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503
2
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97330
3
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98028