CompletedNot Applicable

Dance Program for Youth With Cerebral Palsy

United States13 participantsStarted 2024-01-22

Plain-language summary

The goal of this prospective cohort study is to learn about the impact of an adapted dance program in youth with cerebral palsy. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Are there clinically significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy who participate in an Adaptive Dance Program? 2. Is it feasible to implement an adaptive dance program using action-observation principles for children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP)? Participants will complete a pre-dance program assessment, participate in a 10-week dance program (20 hours), and complete a post-dance program assessment.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy * GMFCS levels 1 or 2 * MACS levels 1-3 * Aged 4-17 years * Able to follow directions in English * Ability to complete the assessment protocol * Does not have any restrictions/contraindications following a medical procedure that prohibits movement Exclusion Criteria: * has uncontrolled epilepsy * has severe behavioral problems * unable to complete the assessment protocol

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

6 minute walk test (6MWT)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

The Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire (CPQOL)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation (CASP)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06100562

SponsorTexas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

6 minute walk test (6MWT)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

The Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire (CPQOL)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation (CASP)

Timeframe: within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)