Physical activity on prescription for children with cerebral palsy: a feasibility study

Participation in physical activities for children with cerebral palsy: Feasibility and effectiveness of physical activity on prescription by measuring goal attainment, gross motor function and physical activity level.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN76366356

Enrollment

Registered

2017-06-08

Start date

2013-09-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-12-07

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Conditions

Cerebral palsy Nervous System Diseases Cerebral palsy

Interventions

All participants take part in the physical activity on prescription (PAP) intervention. The PAP intervention consists of a written agreement between each child, their parents and the physiotherapist a

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children: 1. Aged 7-11 years at baseline 2. Diagnosis of cerebral palsy 3. Gross and fine motor, communicative and cognitive functions 4. From both rural areas and cities in the south of Sweden Parents: 1. Aged 36-64 years 2. Parents of participating children

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children: 1. Age younger than 7 years at baseline 2. Age older than 11 years at baseline

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Achievement of goals is assessed using Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) at baseline, at 8 and 11 months.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Performance problems, concerns and issues around their physical activities are identified and the performance and satisfaction levels in self-care, productivity and leisure are assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) at baseline, at 8 and 11 months. The performance and satisfaction levels are ranked and rated from the child’s perspective on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 1-10. 2. Gross motor function is assessed using The Gross Motor Function Measure 66 (GMFM-66) at baseline and at 8 months 3. Frequency of the child’s physical activities at school, leisure time and physiotherapy are recorded according to the questionnaire used in the National Quality Registry and CP Follow-Up Programme at baseline, at 8 and 11 months 4. Time children spend being physically active each day with light, moderate or vigorous intensity and how much time the child spent sedentary during the last seven days is assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) at baseline, at 8 and 11 months 5. Physical activity is assessed using a triaxial accelerometer at baseline and 8 months 6. Activity information is assessed using time-use diaries at baseline and 8 months	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Performance problems, concerns and issues around their physical activities are identified and the performance and satisfaction levels in self-care, productivity and leisure are assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) at baseline, at 8 and 11 months. The performance and satisfaction levels are ranked and rated from the child’s perspective on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 1-10. 2. Gross motor function is assessed using The Gross Motor Function Measure 66 (GMFM-66) at baseline and at 8 months 3. Frequency of the child’s physical activities at school, leisure time and physiotherapy are recorded according to the questionnaire used in the National Quality Registry and CP Follow-Up Programme at baseline, at 8 and 11 months 4. Time children spend being physically active each day with light, moderate or vigorous intensity and how much time the child spent sedentary during the last seven days is assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) at baseline, at 8 and 11 months 5. Physical activity is assessed using a triaxial accelerometer at baseline and 8 months 6. Activity information is assessed using time-use diaries at baseline and 8 months

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Countries

Sweden

Contacts

Public ContactKatarina Lauruschkus

katarina.lauruschkus@med.lu.se+46 707 51 98 88

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 25, 2026