Robotics to Help Neck Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Improving Neck Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using Robotics
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cerebral Palsy
Neck Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 11 – 21
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Columbia University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children with cerebral palsy to learn how robotics can improve their neck control. Participating involves assessments and robotics sessions over a period of time.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
- I have a GMFCS level IV or V classification
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe cognitive deficits
- I have uncontrolled epilepsy
- I have severe dyskinesia
- I have spinal cord malformations
- I have severe vertebral column deformities
- I am blind
- I have had chemo-denervation in the last 3 months
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to characterize the head-neck motion of children with cerebral palsy and investigate how robotics can be used to improve the head-neck coordination of these children.
Aim 1 is a cross-sectional study. In this single-session, kinematic and muscle activity data will be collected during the postural static, active-proactive, and reactive postural head tasks. Gross Motor Fun…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* CP, as medical diagnosis
* GMFCS IV-V classification
Exclusion Criteria:
* severe cognitive deficits
* uncontrolled epilepsy
* severe dyskinesia
* spinal cord malformations
* severe vertebral column deformities (scoliosis \>40° and/or kyphosis \>45º)
* blindness
* chemo-dene…
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