Implementing Powered Mobility in Early Childhood Settings for Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07220590)
Bridging the Gap: Implementing A Powered Mobility Intervention Into Early Childhood Settings for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS IV-V)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a therapist training program can help providers in Part C Early Childhood Settings use powered mobility (PM) with young children who have cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Function Classification System Levels IV-V). The study will also look at whether this training is practical and useful for therapists, families, and children. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can therapists successfully use the training to provide powered mobility interventions in home and early childhood settings? 2. Do families and children find the intervention acceptable and helpful? 3. What benefits do children show in mobility, participation, and engagement after using powered mobility? In this study, therapists and families will: 1. Take part in a training program about how to use powered mobility with young children 2. Use powered mobility devices (Permobil Explorer Mini) with children during everyday routines 3. Complete surveys, interviews, and observations about their experiences
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Northwest Regional Education Service District — Hillsboro, Oregon
Age range: 12 Months
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Therapist Training on Powered Mobility Implementation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Powered Mobility Intervention for Child-Caregiver Dyads (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Northwest Regional Education Service District — Hillsboro, Oregon
- Multnomah Early Childhood Program — Portland, Oregon
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, Oregon
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (503) 494-3232
Email: sloaneb@ohsu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.