Feasibility and Reliability of the Melbourne Assessment-2 (MA-2) for Telehealth

Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · Feb 4, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well a play-based test can assess arm and hand movements in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy when done through telehealth, or online video sessions. The researchers want to find out if this method is just as effective as in-person assessments. They will also compare how engaged children and their families are during both types of assessments and gather caregivers' opinions on their experiences.

To participate, children must be between 2 and 10 years old, have hemiplegic cerebral palsy, and be able to attend one visit in person and one online session. The trial involves two visits where children will play with toys while their movements are recorded and assessed using specific tools. This is a great opportunity for families living within 60 miles of the research lab, as they can help improve ways to assess and support children with this condition.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • ages 2-10 years old
• • hemiplegic cerebral palsy
• • able to attend an in-person visit in the research lab OR live within 60 miles of the research lab
• • able to attend a telehealth session with personal device
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • child or caregiver does not speak English
• • unable to attend one in person visit and one telehealth visit within 1 month