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Behavioral Intervention

Solution-Focused Coaching in Pediatric Rehabilitation for Health Behaviors (CATCH Trial)

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Led By Amy McPherson, PhD
Research Sponsored by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosis of SB or CP
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up time 1 baseline (upon study enrollment), time 2 (6 months post-baseline or immediately post-coaching), 3 (9 months post-baseline or 3 months post coaching), 4 (12 months post-baseline or 6 months post-coaching)
Awards & highlights

CATCH Trial Summary

This trial will explore the feasibility and acceptability of coaching children with physical disabilities to improve their physical activity and healthy dietary habits over a 12 month period.

Eligible Conditions
  • Health Behaviors
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Spina Bifida

CATCH Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You have been diagnosed with spina bifida or cerebral palsy.

CATCH Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~time 1 baseline (upon study enrollment), time 2 (6 months post-baseline or immediately post-coaching), 3 (9 months post-baseline or 3 months post coaching), 4 (12 months post-baseline or 6 months post-coaching)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and time 1 baseline (upon study enrollment), time 2 (6 months post-baseline or immediately post-coaching), 3 (9 months post-baseline or 3 months post coaching), 4 (12 months post-baseline or 6 months post-coaching) 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 Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) scores
Secondary outcome measures
Change Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) scores
Other outcome measures
Change in Arc's Self-Determination Scale scores
Change in BMI
Change in Dietary Screener Questionnaire scores
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CATCH Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Solution-Focused Coaching GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Half of the participants (n=15) will be assigned a coach and receive coaching 8 times for up to 1 hour over 6 months. The first session will take place in the home and subsequent session will take place online using an online meeting tool.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Half of the participants (n=15) will not be receiving coaching

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalLead Sponsor
66 Previous Clinical Trials
14,048 Total Patients Enrolled
Laval UniversityOTHER
416 Previous Clinical Trials
172,260 Total Patients Enrolled
Amy McPherson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does this research offer me the opportunity to volunteer?

"To qualify for this research, applicants should be between 10 and 18 years old and demonstrate healthy behaviour. The study is presently taking in a total of 16 individuals."

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Is this research endeavor still accepting participants?

"Per the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is no longer seeking participants. Initially listed in March 2018 and edited for a final time during March 2022, this trial has concluded recruitment activities; however, there are 246 other ongoing trials that still require volunteers."

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Is the participant age limit for this research project over 30?

"As per the trial's requirements, only those between 10 and 18 years of age will be eligible for participation."

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~2 spots leftby Mar 2025