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New wheelchair training could give kids with severe CP a shot at independence

NCT ID NCT06347432

Symptom relief Sponsor: Grand Valley State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week power wheelchair training program using the IndieTrainer system can help children with severe cerebral palsy improve their wheelchair skills and independence. Sixteen children who cannot walk or propel a manual wheelchair will participate. The training uses video games and a device that turns a manual wheelchair into a powered one, allowing kids to use their own seating system.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Power wheelchair skills training using the IndieTrainer system
What this could lead to
If successful, this training could help children with severe cerebral palsy gain functional mobility and independence using a power wheelchair.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The training may not lead to lasting improvements.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 16 people

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Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of severe CP (Gross Motor Function Classification System Level IV or V) * Inability to functionally walk or functionally propel a manual wheelchair as assessed by the Principal Investigator a licensed physical therapist * Demonstrate cause and effect skills in the IndieTrainer consistent with an Assessment of Learning Powered mobility use (ALP Assessment) Phase 4 or higher (i.e., understand that they are moving the IndieTrainer using the switch(es) or joystick) as assessed by the Principal Investigator, a licensed physical therapist. * In addition, one parent/caregiver must be conversant in English and be able to provide their child's medical and health history and be willing to take on the parent participant role. Exclusion Criteria: * The inability to sit in their own manual wheelchair or adaptive stroller for 60 minutes (as this would preclude them safely using the IndieTrainer System for the 60-minute intervention sessions) * Their manual wheelchair or adaptive stroller cannot be safely used with the IndieTrainer System * They already have an individually prescribed power wheelchair * If the Principal Investigator, a licensed physical therapist, determines that based on the child's medical and health history, that they cannot safely participate in power wheelchair skills training.

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy

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Cerebral palsy

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  • Grand Valley State University

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

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