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Behavioral Intervention

Gait Therapy for Cerebral Palsy

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Recruiting
Led By Max J Kurz, PhD
Research Sponsored by Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Cerebral Palsy diagnosis for Cerebral Palsy participants
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline (cp) and 8 weeks (cp)
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Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of a therapeutic gait training protocol on adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy. Blah blah metal in their body will interfere with MRI so they can't do that part of the study. A control group of neurotypical adolescents and young adults will also be assessed.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy who haven't had orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months and don't have metal implants that would affect MRI scans. Neurotypical individuals without conditions like autism or ADHD can participate as controls.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a gait training protocol to improve walking in those with cerebral palsy. It includes brain imaging, neurophysiological tests, mobility assessments, and cognitive tests before and after the therapy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include muscle fatigue, discomfort during exercise, or soreness from gait therapy. Brain imaging is non-invasive but may be uncomfortable due to stillness required.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline (cp) and 8 weeks (cp)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (cp) and 8 weeks (cp) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Brain Activity in Sensory Cortices
Change in Hoffmann Reflex
Change in Isolation of Movement
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Secondary outcome measures
Cognitive related changes induced via physical therapy - Caregiver Priorities & Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities (CPCHILD) Questionnaire
Cognitive related changes induced via physical therapy - Child and Adolescent Sleep Checklist (CASC)
Cognitive related changes induced via physical therapy - D2 - Test of Attention
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Cerebral Palsy Youth/Young AdultsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Baseline and 8 week assessments; 8 week gait therapy
Group II: Neurotypical Youth/Young AdultsActive Control1 Intervention
No intervention administered. The controls will only undergo initial baseline assessments.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Father Flanagan's Boys' HomeLead Sponsor
10 Previous Clinical Trials
1,008 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
64 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Max J Kurz, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorFather Flanagan's Boys' Home
3 Previous Clinical Trials
135 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
103 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy

Media Library

Gait Therapy (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04360395 — N/A
Cerebral Palsy Research Study Groups: Cerebral Palsy Youth/Young Adults, Neurotypical Youth/Young Adults
Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial 2023: Gait Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04360395 — N/A
Gait Therapy (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04360395 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the anticipated outcomes of this clinical investigation?

"This study primarily seeks to observe the change in motor response over a span of 8 weeks and baseline, with secondary objectives focused on cognitive changes induced by physical therapy. To measure this, researchers are using two survey measures - Silver Linings Questionnaire (Adapted for CP) which assesses people's beliefs about their illness' positive benefits despite negative consequences; as well as PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale which measures cognitive fatigue across pediatric populations. Additionally, Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning is being used to evaluate both immediate and delayed memory ability alongside new learning acquisition capabilities."

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How many enrollees are currently participating in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website has confirmed that recruitment for this trial is underway, beginning on August 3rd 2020 and updated as of April 13th 2022. So far, 120 patients have been enrolled at a single location."

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Are there remaining vacancies for participants of this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website implies that this investigation, which was made public on August 3rd 2020, is still enrolling participants. Currently 120 individuals between 1 site are needed to participate in the trial."

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Is the cutoff age for participation in this research effort 55 years or younger?

"This research project is seeking participants aged 13 to 18 years of age."

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Who satisfies the qualifications for participating in this experiment?

"120 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy can qualify for this research. The primary criterion is that there must be no atypical neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism, Down syndrome or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)."

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~25 spots leftby May 2025