Robotic TruST-Postural Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Postural Control Intervention With the Robotic Trunk-Support-Trainer (TruST) in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Teachers College, Columbia University
82 participants
Feb 26, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a motor learning-based postural and reaching control intervention delivered with the robotic Trunk-Support-Trainer (TruST) compared to the same motor learning-based intervention delivered with Static Trunk Support Equipment in children with cerebral palsy (CP) classified as III and IV with the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
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Interventions
This will involve tailoring the level of postural assistance via force fields and systematically introduce postural task-progression across training sessions. Age-appropriate activities, including toys and games, will be used in training. \- Twelve 2hr training sessions (3 times per week for 4 weeks)
This will involve static support for the trunk via a trained therapist. Age-appropriate activities, including toys and games, will be used in training. \- Twelve 2hr training sessions (3 times per week for 4 weeks)
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NCT04897347