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Telehealth-Supervised Resistance Training for Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT07061275 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2025-09-15

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of telehealth-supervised resistance training in ambulatory children aged 6 to 15 years with cerebral palsy (CP) classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-III.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is a 12-week telehealth-delivered resistance training program feasible and acceptable for children with CP and their caregivers?
* Can the program improve physical function and psychosocial well-being in this population?

Participants will:

* Take part in three 40-minute, live-streamed resistance training sessions each week for 12 weeks, using elastic bands, sandbag weights, and balance tools
* Complete physical assessments before and after the program, including the 1-minute walk test, 10-meter walk test, 30-second sit-to-stand test, and Pediatric Balance Scale
* Complete quality of life surveys using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL™ 3.0 CP Module)
* Have caregivers complete a custom questionnaire about the cost and acceptability of the program

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Telehealth-Supervised Resistance Training

The exercise protocol will incorporate a variety of exercise modalities adapted for home use in limited space environments. Elastic resistance bands will be used for lower-limb strength exercises such as leg presses, hip abduction, and ankle dorsiflexion, while sandbag-style leg weights will be employed for activities including knee extensions, seated marches, and standing squats. To target balance, low-cost tools such as foam pads, balance cushions, or step platforms will be used for tasks including static standing, single-leg stance, and step-up exercises designed to challenge postural control in a safe, progressive manner. Sessions will be delivered through a secure live-streaming platform accessible on smartphones. The streaming platform supports background audio, allowing exercise sessions to be accompanied by music, which may help increase motivation and enjoyment for participating children. Each session will be led by trained instructors from the Hunan Normal University.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Shanghai University of Sport

    collaborator OTHER

  • Hunan Normal University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bo Zhou, PhD · Hunan Normal University, College of Physical Education

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2027-03-01
Completion
2027-03-01

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