RECRUITING

Stand-on Ride-on Power Mobility Devices for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this interventional study is to learn about the biomechanical factors underlying the beneficial changes in children with cerebral palsy after using individually-adapted stand-on ride-on power mobility devices (PMD). The main questions we aim to answer are: * How does the use of stand-on PMDs affect static balance in children with cerebral palsy? * How does the use of stand-on PMDs affect dynamic balance and mobility function in children with cerebral palsy? Children ages 4-6 years old with cerebral palsy (GMFCS levels II and III) will: * Use individually-adapted stand-on PMDs for three months. * Undergo tests to measure static balance, dynamic balance, and mobility function before and after the intervention. * Receive a full biomechanical assessment (kinematics, kinetics, muscle activity, gait spatiotemporal characteristics). Researchers will compare pre-intervention and post-intervention measurements to quantify improvements in balance, muscle activation, and mobility.

Official Title

Biomechanical Changes Underpinning Stand-on Ride-on Power Mobility Devices for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-06-01
Study Completion:2026-07-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06455930

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:4 Years to 6 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. Diagnosis of spastic diplegia CP, GMFCS level III;
  2. 2. Between 4 and 6 years old (age band selected based on the benefits of early intervention and the age-limitation imposed from the size constraints of the PMDs (toy cars) selected for the intervention);
  3. 3. Able to stand and to walk short distances (at least 10 meters) with or without external assistance;
  4. 4. Physician medical clearance to participate; and
  5. 5. Exhibit sufficient cooperation and attention so that simple verbal instructions can be followed.
  1. 1. Have notable orthopedic conditions (e.g., lower extremity amputation; recent hip surgeries or soft tissue lengthening);
  2. 2. Inadequate vision to complete study's procedures safely;
  3. 3. Serious/unstable cardiac conditions that prevent engagement in the Evaluation Sessions; and
  4. 4. Any other factor that might hinder full participation in the study or confound interpretation of the results.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Guilherme M Cesar, PhD, PT
CONTACT
904.620-2664
g.cesar@unf.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of North Florida

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-06-01
Study Completion Date2026-07-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-06-01
Study Completion Date2026-07-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Power Mobility Device
  • Balance
  • Muscle activity
  • Mobility

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Cerebral Palsy