Feasibility and Reliability of the Melbourne Assessment-2 (MA-2) for Telehealth (NCT06810063) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility and Reliability of the Melbourne Assessment-2 (MA-2) for Telehealth
United States35 participantsStarted 2023-09-18
Plain-language summary
The goals of this study:
1. Determine if a play based test of arm and hand movements is valid and reliable when conducted through telehealth for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
2. Measure differences in parent, provider and child engagement when an assessment is conducted in-person compared to via telehealth.
3. Rate caregivers' overall impressions of procedures when an assessment is conducted in-person compared to telehealth.
Participants will attend two visits, one in person and one through telehealth. During each visit, the child will play with common toys. The sessions will be video recorded and scored using two standardized assessments, the Melbourne Assessment-2 (MA-2) and the Assisting Hand Assessment.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ages 2-10 years old
* hemiplegic cerebral palsy
* able to attend an in-person visit in the research lab OR live within 60 miles of the research lab
* able to attend a telehealth session with personal device
Exclusion Criteria:
* child or caregiver does not speak English
* unable to attend one in person visit and one telehealth visit within 1 month
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?
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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.