Dance Program for Cerebral Palsy

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Recruiting

Led By Michelle Christie, MD

Research Sponsored by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosis of cerebral palsy

GMFCS levels 1 or 2

Must not have

Has uncontrolled epilepsy

Unable to complete the assessment protocol

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of a dance program on children with cerebral palsy. It wants to see if the program offers any significant benefits and if it is practical to implement such a program for

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young people aged 4-17 with cerebral palsy who can follow instructions in English and are able to move without restrictions from recent medical procedures. They should be fairly independent in their movements but may have some difficulties.

What is being tested?

The study is testing an adapted dance program designed for children with cerebral palsy, assessing its benefits and the practicality of implementing it. Participants will be evaluated before and after a 10-week course involving 20 hours of dancing.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves physical activity through dance, potential side effects might include muscle soreness or fatigue. However, as a non-medical treatment, no severe side effects are expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

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I can walk without limitations or with slight limitations.

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I am between 4 and 17 years old.

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I have no movement restrictions after a medical procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have epilepsy that is not well-controlled.

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I am unable to follow the study's required assessments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and within 2 weeks of start of intervention (pre-intervention), within 2 weeks of end of intervention (post-intervention) for reporting.