Long-term Effectiveness of Different Dosage Parameters of Early Powered Mobility Training for Toddlers With Motor Delays

Launched by CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Aug 17, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of different training methods to help toddlers with motor disabilities improve their movement and social skills. The researchers want to find out how different levels of a special training program called ROC-Stand can impact these children's ability to look at things, interact with others, and participate in everyday activities. The study will involve 30 toddlers aged 1 to 3 years who have difficulty walking independently. They will be divided into three groups: one group will receive 2 hours of ROC-Stand training per session, another will receive 1 hour of ROC-Stand training, and the last group will receive 1 hour of traditional therapy.

To participate, children must be able to stand for a short time and reach for objects, but they cannot have severe sensory impairments or exceed certain height and weight limits. Families will be asked to commit to attending training sessions twice a week for a year. Throughout the study, researchers will assess the children's progress at different points to see how well they are improving. The results will help guide future training programs tailored to meet the needs of children and their families.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. age between 1-3 years old
• • 2. motor delays that resulted in motor delays that prevented independent walking (\> 1.5 standard deviation \[SD\] below the mean, assessed by the Chinese Child Development Inventory via a pediatric physician)
• • 3. being able to stand independently for two seconds or tolerate standing with support for 10 minutes
• • 4. being able to reach objects with either one or both hands
• • 5. 69 to 103 cm height and 7 to 18 kg weight
• • 6. parents agreeing to provide consent for their child's participation in the training program
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. children with severe sensory impairments (including blindness or deafness)
• • 2. exceeding the height or weight criteria
• • 3. parents/guardians who are unable to make the time commitment for the program
• • 4. children with severe emotional reactions which may result in harm