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Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT04230278 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 98

Last updated 2026-04-06

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Summary

The purpose of the proposed project is to compare the efficacy of two fully developed physical therapy interventions in 8-24 months olds with or at high risk of having Cerebral Palsy (CP). Sitting Together And Reaching To Play (START-Play) targets sitting, reaching and motor-based problem solving in infancy to improve global development. Usual Care Physical Therapy (UCPT) focuses on advancing motor skills and preventing impairments.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

START-Play Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy focused on movement and cognitive skills at the same time

BEHAVIORAL

Usual Care Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy focused on movement and reducing impairments

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Southern California

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Stacey Dusing · University of Southern California Biokinesiology and PT - Motor Development Lab

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Months
Max Age
24 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-03-01
Primary Completion
2026-04-30
Completion
2026-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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