Evaluating a mobile program for youth with unilateral cerebral palsy
Acceptability and Efficacy of GO MOVE: A Mobile Health Technology for Youth With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
This study tests whether a mobile program called Go Move can help young people with unilateral cerebral palsy and their caregivers set and achieve exercise goals.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Frisco, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06048419 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to assess the acceptability and efficacy of Go Move, a mobile website designed to help youth with unilateral cerebral palsy and their caregivers set goals and choose exercises to achieve those goals. Participants will engage in a goal-driven home program for 1 hour and 15 minutes each week over a period of 6 weeks, with assessments conducted before and after the intervention. The study seeks to determine whether Go Move is well-received by participants and if it effectively supports their goal attainment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include youth aged 3-17 with unilateral cerebral palsy or similar brain injuries, who can follow directions and access the Go Move website.
Not a fit: Patients with uncontrolled epilepsy, significant visual impairment, or severe behavioral problems may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the physical activity and goal achievement of youth with unilateral cerebral palsy, improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using a mobile website for this purpose may be novel, similar interventions have shown promise in enhancing goal attainment in pediatric populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria for participants to enroll in the study include a diagnosis of unilateral CP or a non-progressive brain lesion, injury, or trauma of the developing brain that presents with a unilateral upper limb motor impairment. GMFCS levels 1 or 2. MACS levels 1-3. Age 3-17 years old, ability to follow directions, ability to complete the assessment protocol, and the ability to access the GO MOVE webpage on a personal device. All ethnic/racial groups will be eligible to participate. The ability to participate in everyday activities without restriction from a physician throughout the duration of their participation in the study (does not have restrictions/contraindications following a medical procedure). Exclusion Criteria: * The study will exclude any patients with uncontrolled epilepsy or significant visual impairment. The study will exclude any patient with severe behavioral problems or the inability to complete the assessment protocol or home program.
Where this trial is running
Frisco, Texas
- Scottish Rite for Children — Frisco, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Angela Shierk, PhD — Scottish Rite for Children
- Study coordinator: Angela Shierk, PhD
- Email: angela.shierk@tsrh.org
- Phone: 4694127172
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.