Can a mini mobility device help kids with down syndrome explore more?
NCT ID NCT06591559
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study looked at how young children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other motor delays move and explore when using a powered mobility device called the Explorer Mini and a bodyweight support system. Sixteen children who could sit upright but not walk 10 feet on their own took part. Researchers measured how much of the play space they explored and their muscle activity during play.
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Locations
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Permobil Explorer Mini (powered mobility device) and overground partial bodyweight support system
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better mobility aids and therapies for young children with developmental delays, improving their independence and exploration.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed observational study with only 16 children. Results may not apply to all children with these conditions, and the devices may not work for everyone.
Conditions
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