Robot-assisted Training for Cerebral Palsy
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in early childhood causing serious motor and sensory impairments. Effective interventions for the recovery of motor functions are of profound significance to children with CP, their families, caregivers, and health professionals. Robot-assisted rehabilitation represents a frontier with potential to improve motor functions and induce brain reorganization in children with CP.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that participants do not take psychoactive or myorelaxant medications during the study. If you are on these types of medications, you may need to stop taking them to participate.
Is robot-assisted gait training safe for humans?
How is robot-assisted training different from other treatments for cerebral palsy?
Robot-assisted training for cerebral palsy is unique because it uses robotic devices to provide intensive and guided gait training, allowing for longer sessions and more variable walking speeds compared to traditional physical therapy. This approach can enhance motor learning and improve gross motor skills, gait velocity, and endurance in children with cerebral palsy.12467
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Robot-assisted Training for Cerebral Palsy?
Research shows that robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) can help improve motor skills, walking speed, and endurance in children with cerebral palsy. It is also used to treat motor dysfunction in other neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, suggesting its potential benefits for cerebral palsy.12478
Who Is on the Research Team?
Christos Papadelis, PhD
Principal Investigator
Cook Children's Health Care System
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for children with Cerebral Palsy, a condition affecting movement and coordination. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically such trials require participants to have a certain level of motor function and no other health conditions that could interfere with the treatment.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Robot-assisted hand training with Amadeo for 14 successive days, 1 hour per day, including active and passive finger movements, haptic vibration, and interactive games
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments at Day 15 and Day 60
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Robot-assisted Training
Robot-assisted Training is already approved in European Union, United States for the following indications:
- Rehabilitation of walking abilities in children with cerebral palsy
- Rehabilitation of walking abilities in children with cerebral palsy
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Cook Children's Health Care System
Lead Sponsor