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Stand-on Ride-on Power Mobility Devices for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Led by University of North Florida · Updated on 2024-06-12
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
112 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of North Florida
Lead Sponsor
E
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Stand-on Ride-on Power Mobility Devices for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, GMFCS level III
- Between 4 and 6 years old
- Able to stand and walk short distances (at least 10 meters) with or without assistance
- Physician medical clearance to participate
- Sufficient cooperation and attention to follow simple verbal instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- Notable orthopedic conditions such as lower extremity amputation or recent hip surgeries
- Inadequate vision to safely complete study procedures
- Serious or unstable cardiac conditions preventing participation in evaluation sessions
- Any factor hindering full participation or affecting study results
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224
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Research Team
G
Guilherme M Cesar, PhD, PT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
0
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