Power mobility for very young children with cerebral palsy in early care settings

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 interventional study aims to determine if a therapist training program enables early childhood providers to deliver powered mobility interventions to young children with CP who are GMFCS IV–V. It also evaluates practicality, acceptability, and perceived benefits for children and families. Therapists, families, and children will participate in training, use permissive mobility devices during everyday routines, and complete surveys, interviews, and observational assessments. The study uses a community-engaged, implementation-focused approach to identify feasible delivery models and potential barriers. Primary outcomes relate to feasibility and satisfaction, with secondary signals of mobility, participation, and engagement improvements in children.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Children:

1. Diagnosis of cerebral palsy or similar motor impairment
2. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels IV-V
3. Age 12 to 32 months at enrollment
4. Enrolled in early intervention services

Caregivers:

1. Parent or legal guardian of an enrolled child participant
2. Age 18 years or older
3. English- or Spanish-speaking
4. Able and willing to participate in home-based data collection, including caregiver coaching sessions, completion of surveys, and video-recorded sessions
5. Able to provide informed consent

Therapists:

1. Licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist
2. Employed at participating early intervention or early childhood special education settings
3. Provide services to children with cerebral palsy or motor delays
4. No prior powered mobility intervention training required
5. Willing to complete powered mobility implementation training and participate in study assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent
2. Inability to complete required study procedures

Where it's running

• Northwest Regional Education Service District
  Hillsboro, Oregon, United States Recruiting
• Multnomah Early Childhood Program
  Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting
• Oregon Health & Science University
  Portland, Oregon, United States Active not recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bethany M Sloane, PT, DPT, PhD — Oregon Health and Science University
• Study coordinator: Bethany M Sloane, PT, DPT, PhD
• Email: sloaneb@ohsu.edu
• Phone: 503-494-3232

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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.