CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Intensive Locomotor Treadmill Training on Gross Motor Function in Young Children With Neuromotor Impairment

12 participantsStarted 2009-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this project is to examine if early exposure to intensive, short-term locomotor treadmill training (LT) in young children with neuromotor impairment will help develop walking skills earlier, decrease the amount of outside assistance needed (such as a walker or crutches) as compared to children with neuromotor impairment who receive traditional physical therapy intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Months – 36 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * a diagnosis of CP with GMFCS levels I and II * ages 9 to 36 months * the ability to sit for at least 30 seconds unsupported in ring-sitting or W-sitting * the ability to take ten consecutive steps when held on hands Exclusion Criteria: * a diagnosis of a genetic syndrome * independent ambulation without an assistive device * previous or current use of treadmill intervention during physical therapy * a medical contraindication for standing or walking defined by the physician 5) uncontrolled seizures * a history of orthopedic surgery * use of medication to control spasticity in the past 6 months

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Gross Motor Function Measure Dimension D and E

Timeframe: up to 4-months post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01732731

SponsorUniversity of the Pacific

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-09

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