Adaptive rock climbing program for children with limb differences

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effects of a 12-week adaptive rock climbing program on functional and psychosocial outcomes for children aged 6 to 16 with congenital upper limb differences. The study aims to measure improvements in physical abilities and mental health, as well as identify barriers to participation in adaptive sports. Participants will engage in structured rock climbing sessions designed to accommodate their specific needs and capabilities.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parents 18 years and older.
* English or Spanish speaking.
* Participants with unilateral or bilateral congenital upper extremity disorders of limb formation differences ages 6-16.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any patients younger than 6 years or older than 16 years, patients not fluent in English or Spanish, or patients with parents younger than 18 years.

Where it's running

• Children Hospital Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nina Lightdale, MD — Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Study coordinator: Abigail Padilla
• Email: abpadilla@chla.usc.edu
• Phone: 3236602450

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.