Inspiration From Eye-tracking Data: Investigating the Impact of Combining Specific Environmental Features and Power Mobility Training

Launched by CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Apr 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how specific features in the environment can help young children with motor disabilities improve their mobility and social interactions during training sessions. The researchers will use a special eye-tracking device to monitor how toddlers look at their surroundings and interact with others while they receive training. There will be three groups of children: one group will train with the special environmental features, another group will train without them, and a third group will receive standard therapy. The goal is to see which approach helps these toddlers the most in terms of their daily activities and family involvement.

To participate, children must be between 1 and 3 years old and have motor delays that make it hard for them to walk independently. They should be able to stand for a short time or tolerate standing with support. The study involves a total of 48 hours of training over 24 weeks, with sessions twice a week, and families will continue any regular therapy their child receives. Parents will also be asked to consent to their child’s participation. Throughout the trial, researchers will assess various aspects of the children’s abilities and behaviors to understand what works best, ultimately aiming to provide better strategies for families and therapists working with young children with mobility challenges.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. aged between 1 to 3 years
• • 2. having motor delays that either prevent independent walking or require the use of assistive technology for walking, defined as more than 1.5 standard deviations(SD) below the mean, as evaluated by the Chinese Child Development Inventory via a physician
• • 3. able to stand independently for at least two seconds or can tolerate standing with support for up to 10 minutes
• • 4. capable of reaching for objects with either one or both hands
• • 5. with a height ranging from 69 to 103 cm and a weight between 7 to 18 kg
• • 6. having parents who can provide consent for their child's participation in the training programs
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. children with severe sensory impairments, such as blindness or deafness
• • 2. children whose height falls outside the range of 69 to 103 cm and weight outside the range of 7 to 18 kg
• • 3. parents or caregivers who are unable to commit the time required for the training phase
• • 4. children who exhibit severe emotional reactions that could potentially lead to harm