HABIT-ILE + FST in Children With SMA: Preliminary Effectiveness
Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of HABIT-ILE + Functional Strength Training in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): a Prospective Single-group Intervention Trial.
Teachers College, Columbia University
20 participants
Mar 15, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This single-arm pilot study will assess the preliminary effectiveness of an intensive motor skill intervention (HABIT-ILE) combined with functional strength training (FST) in children with SMA who are receiving disease-modifying therapies. Participants will attend a HABIT-ILE + FST summer camp for 6 hours per day over a 3-week period, totaling 90 hours of training.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Have a confirmed SMA diagnosis
- Be 5-17 years old
- Complete all pre- and post-intervention assessments
- Understand and speak English
- Follow instructions without major cognitive or behavioral issues
- Have received a stable disease-modifying therapy (DMT) dose for ≥6 months
- Be classified as a sitter or walker (SMA type 2 or 3) with supported standing ability (score ≥1 on Item 18 of the HFMSE) without KAFOs, AFOs, or external standing devices
Exclusion Criteria3
- Orthopedic surgery within the past year
- New pharmaceutical treatment during the study
- Concurrent participation in another clinical trial
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Interventions
Goal-directed, task-specific training for both the upper and lower extremity, and postural control with targeted strengthening exercises to enhance motor control and facilitate the achievement of functional goals
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NCT07488338