Dance Program for Youth With Cerebral Palsy
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
20 participants
Jan 22, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to learn about the impact of an adapted dance program in youth with cerebral palsy. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Are there clinically significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy who participate in an Adaptive Dance Program? 2. Is it feasible to implement an adaptive dance program using action-observation principles for children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP)? Participants will complete a pre-dance program assessment, participate in a 10-week dance program (20 hours), and complete a post-dance program assessment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- GMFCS levels 1 or 2
- MACS levels 1-3
- Aged 4-17 years
- Able to follow directions in English
- Ability to complete the assessment protocol
- Does not have any restrictions/contraindications following a medical procedure that prohibits movement
Exclusion Criteria3
- has uncontrolled epilepsy
- has severe behavioral problems
- unable to complete the assessment protocol
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Interventions
* Participants will attend a 2x/weekly adaptive dance session for 10 weeks. If participants miss a class due to illness or an unexpected event (loss of transportation, family emergency/need) they will receive a video of the content missed and can complete the session at home. * Each class will start with a 10 min warm-up that will include stretching and motor games. * Learn a section of choreography every session using action-based intervention for 30 minutes. * Break for 5 min. * Improvisation part of class for 10 min. * Cool-down for 5 min.
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NCT06100562