Intensive therapy boosts skills in kids with brain injury
NCT ID NCT05093777
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a Norwegian intensive habilitation program for children aged 2-6 with severe cerebral palsy or similar brain damage. The program aimed to improve the child's daily living skills and empower parents. 93 children and their families took part in a randomized trial to see if the program helped more than usual care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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93 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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2 to 7 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age 2 - 6 years at the start of the program * a diagnosis of severe cerebral palsy or similar motor disability of non-progressive etiology (GMFCS level IV-V), * being able to participate in group sessions * having parents who want to take an active part in their child's training * least one of the parents must speak fluent Norwegian or English. Exclusion Criteria: * children with progressive disorders * co-morbidity like autism spectrum disorder, severe visual and hearing impairments or intractable epilepsy that worsen with physical activity.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sørlandet Hospital
Kristiansand, 4626, Norway
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