Improving Activity in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on individuals with cerebral palsy who often experience reduced physical activity, which negatively affects their overall health. The study aims to evaluate whether behavioral coaching can help increase the number of daily steps taken by these individuals. It also looks at changes in brain activity and functional mobility after the intervention. Participants with cerebral palsy will undergo baseline neuroimaging and clinical assessments before beginning an 8-week program of behavioral coaching. During this period, they will receive motivational interviewing sessions three times a week via video calls, guided by trained staff to encourage increased daily movement and address barriers. After the 8 weeks, they will repeat the same assessments to measure changes. Throughout the study, participants will wear physical activity monitors to track their steps. Researchers will evaluate changes in mobility test times, sit-to-stand times, timed up and go tests, and brain activity from baseline to 8 weeks. The total participation includes initial and follow-up testing alongside the coaching period, allowing detailed observation of physical and neurological changes.

Improving Activity in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy