Standing strong: new study tests Home-Based therapy for kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07252713

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a telehealth program that coaches parents to use adaptive standers can improve physical activity, sleep, and endurance in children ages 1-6 with severe motor delays (like cerebral palsy). Twenty children and their parents will take part in 8 weeks of standing sessions (3 times a week, 30 minutes each), with one weekly session guided by a physical therapist via video call. Researchers will measure changes in activity, sleep, and parent stress using wearable sensors and questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: adaptive stander and parent coaching via telehealth
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based way to improve physical activity and sleep in young children with severe motor delays.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study (20 children) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is short (8 weeks) and relies on parent participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Motor Activity Psychomotor Disorders Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) MOTOR DELAY MOTOR DISABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pediatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Lab
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

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