Power wheelchair training for toddlers with cerebral palsy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving young children with cerebral palsy a powered wheelchair or similar device at a young age can help them explore and learn. Parents, therapists, and children work together at home and in early childhood settings.
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Who can take part
- The child must have cerebral palsy or a similar condition that makes it hard to move
- The child must be 12–32 months old at the start of the study
- The child must already be getting early intervention help (like therapy or special education)
- A parent or guardian (age 18+) who speaks English or Spanish must take part in home visits and answer surveys
- Therapists who work with the child must be willing to learn a new powered mobility program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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