Cerebral palsy Nervous System Diseases Cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
A time series design (A-B-A-B-design) with repeated measures is used for this single case study. Thus, the participants act as their own controls.
After baseline evaluation (i.e. the first measure a
Sponsors
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 2 and 4 years 2. diagnosed within the last 6 months with infantile cerebral palsy according to ICD-10 G80 criteria 3. GMFCS level II to IV 4. MACS Level II to IV 5. Able to sit in the seat with physical support 6. Able to control their head and no risk of hurting themselves 7. Good general health condition
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those who are not able to sit without support 2. Those who cannot control their head position 3. Those who have a instable health status 4. Those whose parents did not agree to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mobility is assessed using the driving distance (meters/session) at baseline, 4, 8, 12 and 16 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of ADL task performance is determined using the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS), is a standardised observational assessment at baseline, 4, 8, 12 and 16 months 2. Level of mastery and independence in specific ADL tasks is measured using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) completed by parents at baseline, 4, 8, 12 and 16 months 3. Quality of social interaction in children with CP is measured using the Evaluation of Social Interaction (ESI), a standardised observational assessment, at baseline, 4, 8, 12 and 16 months 4. Children’s process of learning powered mobility use is measured using the Assessment of Learning Powered mobility use (ALP), an observational assessment, at baseline, 4, 8, 12 and 16 months | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed