20 Participants Needed

Adaptive Rock Climbing for Limb Malformation

AP
Overseen ByAbigail Padilla
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess changes in functional and psychosocial outcomes following a 12-week adaptive rock-climbing program for children with congenital upper limb differences. The main questions it aims to answer are * Assess functional outcomes following a 12-week adaptive rock-climbing program. * Assess psychosocial outcomes following a 12-week adaptive rock climbing program. * Assess barriers to participation in adaptive sports. Participants will complete 12-week adaptive rock climbing program.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

How is the Adaptive Rock Climbing Program different from other treatments for limb malformation?

The Adaptive Rock Climbing Program is unique because it focuses on physical activity and sports participation, which can provide both physical and psychological benefits for individuals with limb malformations. Unlike traditional treatments that may focus on surgery or rehabilitation, this program emphasizes the importance of engaging in recreational activities to improve overall well-being and function.12345

Research Team

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Nina Lightdale, MD

Principal Investigator

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children with congenital upper limb differences who are interested in participating in a 12-week adaptive rock climbing program. The eligibility criteria details are not provided, so it's unclear who exactly can or cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 6-16 years old with a congenital arm disorder.
I am a parent and I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I am either younger than 6 or older than 16 years old.
My parents are under 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants complete a 12-week adaptive rock climbing program to assess functional and psychosocial outcomes

12 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in muscle testing, range of motion, and psychosocial outcomes

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Adaptive Rock Climbing Program
Trial Overview The study is testing the effects of a 12-week adaptive rock climbing program on children with limb malformations. It aims to measure how this activity affects their physical abilities and mental well-being.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Adaptive Rock ClimbingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Lead Sponsor

Trials
257
Recruited
5,075,000+

Findings from Research

The article emphasizes the importance of achieving optimal upper limb function in children with congenital hand malformations, highlighting the need for professionals to guide families on surgical and rehabilitative options.
It critically evaluates existing literature on functional outcomes for these children, addressing the challenges in defining and measuring what optimal function means in this specific patient population.
Functional evaluation in children with congenital upper extremity malformations.Ho, ES., Clarke, HM.[2005]
Upper limb malformations are the most common skeletal abnormalities found in patients with congenital heart disease, indicating a significant association between these two conditions.
Recognizing these limb malformations can help healthcare providers identify potential cardiac issues, guiding diagnostic and treatment decisions, as well as informing genetic counseling for affected families.
Upper limb malformations associated with congenital heart disease.Lin, AE., Perloff, JK.[2019]
A study of 175 individuals with upper limb deficiency (ULD) found that 57% participated in sports for at least 60 minutes per week, indicating a significant level of engagement in physical activity among this group.
Factors influencing sports participation included the presence of additional health problems, which negatively impacted participation, while prior sports involvement and education level positively influenced engagement in sports.
Sports participation of individuals with major upper limb deficiency.Bragaru, M., Dekker, R., Dijkstra, PU., et al.[2015]

References

Functional evaluation in children with congenital upper extremity malformations. [2005]
Upper limb malformations associated with congenital heart disease. [2019]
Sports participation of individuals with major upper limb deficiency. [2015]
Facilitators and barriers for participation in sports and physical activity for children with lower-limb absence: A systematic review. [2023]
Opinions on rehabilitation care of young adults with transversal upper limb reduction deficiency in their transition to adulthood. [2021]
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