Actively Recruiting
Resistance Intensive Personal Training for Youth with Cerebral Palsy
Led by University of Calgary · Updated on 2025-01-24
24
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
115 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Changes related to Cerebral Palsy (CP) include differences in muscle architecture and cortical activity. These result in weakness, decreased functional ability and limited participation in physical activity. Strength training programs, particularly those including power training components, show great potential in improving the gross motor function of youth with CP. However, this intervention is not currently offered in the Calgary area. Delivered via an innovative partnership with community stakeholders, this project will investigate the preliminary effectiveness of the program to enable youth with CP to achieve child and family centered goals. It will also investigate the feasibility of offering this type of program via a community-hospital partnership. Research Question \& Objectives: 1. Can youth with cerebral palsy achieve their goals and improve their motor function through RIPT (Resistance Intensive Personal Training), a power training program offered jointly by specialized physiotherapists and fitness professionals in community settings? 2. What are the barriers and facilitators to delivery of RIPT in a community setting for youth, caregivers, clinicians, and program staff?
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Resistance Intensive Personal Training for Youth with Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- At least 8 years old
- 17 years old or younger
- Able to follow directions in English
- Able to exert maximum effort
You will not qualify if you...
- Less than 8 years old
- 18 years old or older
- Unable to follow directions in English
- Unable to exert maximum effort
- Acute injury or surgery on the body part to be trained
- Very high neuromotor impairment (GMFCS 5, MACS 4/5) without mechanical lift or transfer support
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Benjamin M Norman
CONTACT
E
Elizabeth Condliffe
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
1
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here