A Motor Learning Intervention to Target Walking Performance in Ambulant Children With Cerebral Palsy
A "MOtor Learning Based Intervention for Lower Extremities (MOBILE)" to Target Walking Performance in Ambulant Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Study
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
14 participants
Aug 12, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new therapy approach to improve walking ability in children with Cerebral Palsy is acceptable to the children and the families in a community setting. The main questions we look to answer are: 1. Do the children/teens tolerate the therapy and feel that it is helpful? 2. Do the parents/ families feel the therapy helps and is easy to commit to? 3. Do the children/teens complete all their therapy sessions and assessments as planned? The participants will trial the therapy for 30 hours over 6 weeks and will perform assessments before and after to see if they meet their goals. They will also be interviewed to see how they felt about the therapy when they finish.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Primary diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Levels I-III)
- Has a specific walking related goal
- Has capacity to follow instruction
- Has a primary caregiver who can support a home program
Exclusion Criteria4
- Has had surgery within 6 months of intervention start date
- Has had botox/ baclofen within 3 months of intervention start date
- Has a dual diagnosis that impacts ability to follow instruction
- Has a significant cognitive impairment
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Interventions
Intensive motor learning based intervention to target specific walking goals as identified using the Gait Outcome Assessment List. Full Protocol outlining strategies available on request. Three key principles underpin the intervention: Principle 1: The type of task Principle 2: The type of practice Principle 3: The type of Feedback
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NCT06454656