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CP-EXCEL: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial of an Online Exercise Programme for Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Led by Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland · Updated on 2025-08-03
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) often face difficulties in accessing exercise programs tailored to their needs due to limited mobility, lack of suitable options, and restricted physiotherapy access. Regular exercise is important for improving physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life, but many adults with CP do not have structured opportunities for physical activity. This research aims to evaluate the feasibility of delivering an accessible online exercise program designed specifically for adults with CP, focusing on demand, practicality, acceptability, and potential benefits to physical, mental, and social health. The study will recruit 60 adults with CP who will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will participate in an 8-week online exercise and education program that includes weekly online exercise classes targeting strength, balance, and range of movement, along with educational materials covering topics like exercise, nutrition, fatigue, bone health, pain management, mental health, and sleep. The other group will receive the same educational materials over 8 weeks without the exercise classes and will be informed about the home exercise program after the intervention period. Participants will be monitored throughout the study with data collected on attendance, completion rates, engagement with exercises, and any adverse events. Health-related surveys will be completed before and after the program to assess changes in physical function, mobility, pain, fatigue, sleep, self-efficacy, depression, and participation. Selected participants will also provide feedback through interviews. The study duration includes rolling recruitment over 1.2 years and outcome measurements over 2 years, aiming to support the development of effective online exercise programs for adults with CP.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial of an Online Exercise Programme for Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 and over with cerebral palsy residing on the island of Ireland
- Individuals of any Gross Motor Function Classification System level
- Individuals with other associated impairments
- People with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability who can access the online platform and follow study instructions, with or without support
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals with severe intellectual disability where sufficient adaptations cannot be made
- Adults with unstable medical conditions
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or online)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants complete an 8-week online exercise programme consisting of one exercise class per week targeting strength, balance, and movement. They also receive educational materials on exercise and related health topics. The control group receives educational materials over the same 8 weeks.
Weekly online visits for up to 8 weeks
Duration - 2 years
Participants are monitored for outcomes including physical function, mobility, pain, fatigue, sleep, self-efficacy, depression, and participation over a 2-year period.
Periodic assessments during the 2-year follow-up
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, Dublin 2
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Research Team
M
Manjula Manikandan, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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