30 Participants Needed

Activities-based Locomotor Training Program Versus Traditional Physical Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy

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Overseen ByAssistant Vice Provost for Research
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Baylor University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of an intensive activities-based locomotor training program as compared to traditional physical therapy on activity, participation, and central and peripheral neurophysiological adaptation in children with cerebral palsy.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Megan Flores

Principal Investigator

Baylor University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 2 and 12 years old.
I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
I am enrolled in a 3-week therapy program or attending regular physical therapy.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

AB-LT Intervention

Participants undergo activities-based locomotor training including partial body weight supported treadmill training, overground walking, and play-based activities

3 weeks
4 visits (in-person)

Washout Period

A washout period occurs between the AB-LT intervention and traditional therapy

3 weeks

Traditional Therapy

Participants receive traditional physical therapy

3 weeks
4 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: ABLT vs traditional PTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Activities-based locomotor training is implemented through a combination of partial body weight supported treadmill training, overground walking, and play-based activities.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Baylor University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
65
Recruited
67,600+
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