8 Participants Needed

Physical Therapy for Cerebral Palsy in Infants

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SC
Overseen ByStacey C Dusing, PhD, PT
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Southern California
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and begin to evaluate the effect of an intensive in-home standing and walking intervention for infants with or at high risk of cerebral palsy.

Research Team

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Barbara Sargent, PhD, PT

Principal Investigator

University of Southern California, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for infants diagnosed with cerebral palsy or those at high risk, indicated by brain imaging and specific neurological exam scores. Infants must be able to see toys and respond to sounds, weigh under 50 lbs, and live in an area accessible for home visits.

Inclusion Criteria

My infant is at high risk for or has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Exclusion Criteria

Living in a location inaccessible by study personnel for in-home data collections
Prenatal substance abuse
Congenital malformations
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline

8-weeks no intervention baseline period to assess initial conditions

8 weeks
Monthly visits (in-person)

Intervention

16-week in-home standing and walking intervention with body-weight support

16 weeks
Weekly telehealth calls, monthly home visits

Follow-up

8-weeks no intervention follow-up to monitor post-intervention effects

8 weeks
Monthly visits (in-person)

Long-term follow-up

Outcomes measured at 2 years of age to assess long-term effects

Up to 2 years

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • In-home standing and walking intervention
Trial Overview The study tests the practicality of a program where babies do standing and walking exercises at home. It aims to understand if this intervention can help infants with or at high risk of developing cerebral palsy.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: In-home standing and walking interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Infants will participate in the in-home standing and walking intervention for 16 weeks. In addition, infants will continue with any intervention in the community recommended by their health care team.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Southern California

Lead Sponsor

Trials
956
Recruited
1,609,000+

California Physical Therapy Association

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
8+

Cerebral Palsy Foundation

Collaborator

Trials
3
Recruited
2,100+
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