Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy

Description

The purpose of the proposed project is to compare the efficacy of two fully developed physical therapy interventions in 8-24 months olds with or at high risk of having Cerebral Palsy (CP). Sitting Together And Reaching To Play (START-Play) targets sitting, reaching and motor-based problem solving in infancy to improve global development. Usual Care Physical Therapy (UCPT) focuses on advancing motor skills and preventing impairments.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

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Study overview

The purpose of the proposed project is to compare the efficacy of two fully developed physical therapy interventions in 8-24 months olds with or at high risk of having Cerebral Palsy (CP). Sitting Together And Reaching To Play (START-Play) targets sitting, reaching and motor-based problem solving in infancy to improve global development. Usual Care Physical Therapy (UCPT) focuses on advancing motor skills and preventing impairments.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy

Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy

Condition
Cerebral Palsy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033

Omaha

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68198

Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298

Seattle

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States, 356490

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Dx or clinical signs of cerebral palsy (CP) previously described
  • * Between 8-24 months of age (corrected for prematurity as applicable) at study entry
  • * Able to prop sit for 3 seconds, maintain the head at least to the level of neutral alignment with the trunk supported at the axilla, exhibit some spontaneous movement of the arms and visually focus on a toy or person's face for at least 3 seconds in any position.
  • * Gross motor delay with a Bayley IV gross motor subscale score less than 5.5 (1.5 standard deviation below mean)
  • * Medical complications that severely limit assessments/intervention participation such as severe visual impairment, congenital/orthopedic anomalies that limit sitting or reaching, or uncontrolled seizures.
  • * A child will be excluded if the parents report any of following: 1) disability of a progressive nature such as muscular dystrophy or leukodystrophy; 2) family plans to move out of the local area within one year from the start of the study; 3) major surgery planned that might affect physical performance. 4) genetic conditions that have a similar presentation to intellectual disability or autism.

Ages Eligible for Study

8 Months to 24 Months

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Southern California,

Study Record Dates

2025-04-30