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N/A N=41 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Cerebral Palsy Early Mobility Training

Cerebral Palsy

Enrolled (actual)
41
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) During Treatment Phase — 2.2; 3.5 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Dynamic Supported Mobility (Other); Conventional Therapy (Other)
Age
Pediatric · 0+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Primary completion
Apr 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) During Treatment Phase
2.2; 3.5
SECONDARY
Change in Postural Control
2.7; 4.3
SECONDARY
Change in Physical Activity
1.4; -2.6
SECONDARY
Change in Caregiver Satisfaction
1.5; 2.5
SECONDARY
Change in Child Engagement in Daily Life
0.96; 3.8

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal treatment duration of a novel early mobility training program (dynamic supported mobility, DSM) between 6 to 24 weeks of treatment; and to evaluate the clinical futility of this intervention compared to current rehabilitation practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 12-36 months of age
  • Gross motor function below the 10th percentile for age [Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID), BSID-III, corrected for gestational age, if applicable, under the age of two years].
  • Diagnosis of CP or neurological sign associated with CP (i.e. spasticity).
  • Ability to initiate pulling to stand at a surface [Score of 1 on gross motor function measure (GMFM) Item 52].
  • Cognitive ability to follow one-step commands.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Secondary orthopedic, neuromuscular or cardiovascular condition unrelated to CP.
  • General muscle hypotonia, without other neurological signs associated with CP.
  • Independent walking ability (Score of 3 on GMFM Item 69 - Walks forward 10 steps).
  • At or above the 50th percentile of GMFCS Level I.
  • History of surgery or injury to the lower extremities in the past 6 months.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02340026). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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