Home-Based Training With Feedback to Improve Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy..

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN · Apr 29, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to help adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP) improve their movement skills at home. The main goal is to see if using music as feedback during training makes a difference compared to training without music. The researchers want to find out if the music helps participants move better in their everyday lives and if it encourages them to stick with their training program more closely.

To participate, individuals aged between 5 and 18 years with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and movement difficulties in at least one limb may be eligible. Participants will engage in a personalized motor training program at home for 12 weeks, either with real-time music feedback or without it. They will also have weekly virtual coaching sessions to set goals and track progress. Before and after the training, their movements will be assessed, and they will wear sensors to monitor their activity. This trial not only aims to improve physical skills but also encourages commitment to the training, which is vital for achieving better outcomes.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Clinical diagnosis of cerebral palsy
• • Sensorimotor deficits in at least one limb
• • Demonstrated motivation to develop or regain motor skills, indicated by the expression of specific goals
• • Ability to follow instructions independently or with caregiver support
• • Ability to provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis of dyskinetic cerebral palsy
• • Presence of significant health risks that could interfere with participation
• • Surgery or first Botox injection within one month before the trial or during the trial period