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Behavioral Intervention

Dance Program for Cerebral Palsy

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Led By Michelle Christie, MD

Research Sponsored by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Diagnosis of cerebral palsy

GMFCS levels 1 or 2

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention)

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Study Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of a dance program on children with cerebral palsy. It wants to see if the program offers any significant benefits and if it is practical to implement such a program for

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young people aged 4-17 with cerebral palsy who can follow instructions in English and are able to move without restrictions from recent medical procedures. They should be fairly independent in their movements but may have some difficulties.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing an adapted dance program designed for children with cerebral palsy, assessing its benefits and the practicality of implementing it. Participants will be evaluated before and after a 10-week course involving 20 hours of dancing.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves physical activity through dance, potential side effects might include muscle soreness or fatigue. However, as a non-medical treatment, no severe side effects are expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

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I can walk without limitations or with slight limitations.

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I am between 4 and 17 years old.

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I have no movement restrictions after a medical procedure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

6 minute walk test (6MWT)

Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation (CASP)

Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

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Secondary outcome measures

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) -subsections (bilateral coordination and upper limb coordination) (optional)

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Quality of Upper Limb Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) (optional)

Other outcome measures

Demographic information

Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)

Manual Ability Classification Scale (MACS)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Dance ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

10-week adapted dance program (20 hours)

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenLead Sponsor

18 Previous Clinical Trials

8,818 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy

100 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy

Michelle Christie, MDPrincipal InvestigatorScottish Rite for Children

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Which individuals are eligible to participate in this research investigation?

"Participants eligible for this research must be aged between 4 and 17 years, and have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. The study aims to enroll approximately 20 individuals."

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Is the research study open to participants who have surpassed their second decade of life?

"Participants aged between 4 to 17 years are eligible for enrollment in this clinical trial."

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What is the current number of participants being recruited for this research project?

"Affirmative. Clinical trial information on clinicaltrials.gov highlights that this investigation is in active pursuit of volunteers. The study was initially shared on January 22, 2024, with the most recent update dated February 27, 2024. A total of 20 individuals are sought for enrollment across a single site."

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Are there any available vacancies for potential participants in this research study?

"Affirmative. Information on clinicaltrials.gov specifies that this medical research endeavor is actively seeking participants. Initially posted on January 22, 2024, the trial's most recent edit was made on February 27, 2024. The study aims to recruit a total of 20 patients from one designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Dance Program for Youth With Cerebral Palsy

2024. "Dance Program for Youth With Cerebral Palsy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06100562.

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