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Community-Based Activity Program for Physical Disabilities
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Led By Dana Anaby, PhD
Research Sponsored by McGill University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 22 weeks
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial seeks to understand how engaging in meaningful activities can improve physical, behavioral and emotional health in youth with physical disabilities.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for youth with physical disabilities like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or juvenile arthritis in Quebec or Ontario. Participants should have restricted mobility but can't join if they're recovering from severe brain injury, recent orthopedic surgery, botulinum toxin treatment within the last 6 months, have degenerative disorders or untreated severe mental health conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an 8-week personalized community-based activity program to see if it improves motor skills and emotional and behavioral functions among youths with physical disabilities. The activities are chosen by the participants themselves to gauge motivation and overall well-being improvement.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves engagement in various activities rather than medication, there aren't typical side effects as seen with drugs. However, there might be risks of overexertion or injury depending on the activity chosen.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 22 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~22 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Behavioral Assessment System for Children
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
Functional Reach Test
+3 moreOther outcome measures
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Community-based activity programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Engagement in 8-week community-based activity program.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
McMaster UniversityOTHER
880 Previous Clinical Trials
2,597,678 Total Patients Enrolled
McGill UniversityLead Sponsor
394 Previous Clinical Trials
998,231 Total Patients Enrolled
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV
1,340 Previous Clinical Trials
26,452,548 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a physical disability like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injury.I am a young person with a degenerative disorder.I have cognitive, communication issues, or intellectual delays and will use a proxy for assessments.I am a young person with a diagnosed condition.I am a young person recovering from a severe brain injury or had orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin treatment within the last 6 months.I need help or tools to walk or climb stairs.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Community-based activity program
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
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Are there any age restrictions in place for enrolment into this research endeavor?
"This research opportunity is open to minors between the ages of 12 and 18."
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To what demographic is this trial available?
"This clinical trial requires participants of between 12 and 18 years old to have sustained a spinal cord injury. Currently, there is need for roughly 150 volunteers."
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Are there still slots available for participants in this experiment?
"Currently, this medical trial is not accepting participants. The post was first created on the 1st of April 2023 and last updated on March 13th of the same year. Despite this inactivity, 735 other clinical trials are still actively recruiting at present."
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