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Behavioural Intervention
Home Exercise Program for Cerebral Palsy
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Led By Elaine Biddiss
Research Sponsored by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
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Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 1 - 6; session 1 - 24
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Study Summary
This trial aims to study how kids with cerebral palsy ages 6-12 benefit from a home exercise program with or without tracking feedback.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for children with cerebral palsy aged 6-12, GMFCS Levels I-II. Eligible participants must be under the care of a physiotherapist registered in Ontario with at least one year of pediatric experience and who has approval to use the Bootle Boot Camp app.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a home exercise program called Bootle Boot Camp, designed for kids with cerebral palsy. It compares two versions: one with a virtual coach named Botley that provides movement-tracking feedback and another without it.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves an exercise app, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or fatigue. However, specific side effects will depend on each child's condition and abilities.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ week 1 - 6; session 1 - 24
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 1 - 6; session 1 - 24
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Adherence (as a measure of behavioural engagement)
Secondary outcome measures
30 Second Sit to Stand Test
Bootle Boot Camp Acceptability Survey
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
+12 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Bootle Boot Camp without movement tracking feedback (virtual Coach Botley absent)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bootle Boot Camp exercise sessions offered without movement tracking feedback through the absence of virtual coach Botley.
Group II: Bootle Boot Camp with movement tracking feedback (virtual Coach Botley present)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bootle Boot Camp exercise sessions offered with movement tracking feedback through the presence of virtual coach Botley.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalLead Sponsor
67 Previous Clinical Trials
14,058 Total Patients Enrolled
24 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
4,028 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV
1,344 Previous Clinical Trials
26,453,401 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
355 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Elaine BiddissPrincipal InvestigatorBloorview Research Institute
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I do not have any major health issues that would prevent me from safely participating.I have seizures or skin reactions triggered by screens or flashing lights.I am not currently undergoing physiotherapy more than once every two months.I have cerebral palsy and can walk without limitations or with some limitations.I have at least one goal for improving my lower limb.I haven't had major medical treatments like casting or surgery in the last 6 weeks.I haven't had Botox in 6 weeks or orthopedic surgery in 6 months.I have worked in pediatric care for at least 1 year.I work with children aged 6-12 with mild to moderate cerebral palsy.I can do 4 weekly exercise sessions for 6 weeks.I am between 6 and 12 years old.My vision and hearing are normal, or corrected to be normal.I have medical appointments or treatments scheduled on more than 3 days a week.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Bootle Boot Camp with movement tracking feedback (virtual Coach Botley present)
- Group 2: Bootle Boot Camp without movement tracking feedback (virtual Coach Botley absent)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are individuals aged 60 years or older being considered for this trial?
"This clinical trial is searching for children between the ages of 6 and 12 to partake in this study."
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Is participation in this experiment available to me?
"Prospective participants for this trial should possess cerebral palsy and be between 6 to 12 years old. Currently, approximately 16 individuals are being recruited."
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Is the enrollment of participants ongoing for this experiment?
"Reportedly, this clinical trial is no longer accepting participants. Having initially posted on September 1st 2023 and last updated August 16th 2023, it has since been superseded by 179 other trials currently recruiting patients."
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