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Power chairs for tots: can training therapists help kids with CP move freely?

NCT ID NCT07220590

Symptom relief Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a training program for therapists can help them use powered mobility devices with young children (ages 12-32 months) who have severe cerebral palsy. Therapists will learn how to use the devices during everyday routines at home or in early childhood settings. The study will check if the training is practical and helpful for therapists, families, and children.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Powered mobility device (Permobil Explorer Mini) and therapist training program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help young children with severe cerebral palsy gain more independence and participation in daily activities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The training may not work as well in other settings or with different therapists.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 months and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children: 1. Diagnosis of cerebral palsy or similar motor impairment 2. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels IV-V 3. Age 12 to 32 months at enrollment 4. Enrolled in early intervention services Caregivers: 1. Parent or legal guardian of an enrolled child participant 2. Age 18 years or older 3. English- or Spanish-speaking 4. Able and willing to participate in home-based data collection, including caregiver coaching sessions, completion of surveys, and video-recorded sessions 5. Able to provide informed consent Therapists: 1. Licensed physical therapist or occupational therapist 2. Employed at participating early intervention or early childhood special education settings 3. Provide services to children with cerebral palsy or motor delays 4. No prior powered mobility intervention training required 5. Willing to complete powered mobility implementation training and participate in study assessments Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent 2. Inability to complete required study procedures

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy developmental disability

As listed by the trial registrant

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Assistive technology Cerebral palsy children Developmental disability Early intervention Motor disabilities Rehabilitation

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Multnomah Early Childhood Program

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97230, United States

  • Northwest Regional Education Service District

    RECRUITING

    Hillsboro, Oregon, 97124, United States

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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