Improving Activity in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cerebral Palsy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
11 – 45
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
32 (estimated)
Sponsor
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home · Other
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About This Trial

Individuals with cerebral palsy are known to have a reduced amount of physical activity; yet, there are no known intervention strategies for improving the number of steps they take each day. This study will use wearable physical activity monitors to assess if behavioral coaching is a viable strategy for combating the reduced physical activity seen in this patient population.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Cerebral palsy diagnosis and ambulatory (Gross Motor Function Classification Score \[GMFCS\] levels between I-III). Exclusion Criteria: * No orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months, botulinum injections within the last 6 months, or metal in their body that would preclude the…
Contacts

Max J Kurz, PhD

531-355-8924

max.kurz@boystown.org

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Jennifer M Kime, MS

531-355-8959

jennifer.kime@boystown.org

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