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Effects of an Adapted Ski/Snowboarding Program on Quality of Life in Children With Physical Disabilities

Effects of Adapted Skiing and Snowboarding on Quality of Life in Children With Physical Disabilities

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02110290
Enrollment
86
Registered
2014-04-10
Start date
2010-10-31
Completion date
2016-08-31
Last updated
2019-10-31

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Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disability, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries

Keywords

quality of life, adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, mental health

Brief summary

This study is assessing quality of life in children with a physical disability who participate in the Children's Hospital Colorado Hospital Sports Program (HSP), where children with physical disabilities are able to participate in more organized sports and active programs with the use of adaptive equipment. This study would assess a child's self reported and parent perceived quality of life before and after child participation in HSP for the winter season. The investigators aim to determine the level of child and parent happiness and satisfaction in specific quality of life aspects including: physical activities and health, feelings, moods, self perception, home life, friends, school, learning and bullying. The investigators believe that children with any physical disability will have a more satisfactory reported quality of life after participating in HSP for one or many years.

Detailed description

The purpose of this proposed research is to quantify the impact of participation in an adaptive ski/snowboarding program on parent perceived and child self-reported health related quality of life. To this effect, the study will assess children's self-perception of psychological, emotional, physical health of participants as well as their parents perception of the same, through the use of a validated self reported quality of life questionnaire, KIDSCREEN-52, before and after participating in an adaptive ski/snowboarding program every year. Primary Aims: 1. To determine the level of subject and parent satisfaction and happiness, through a composite of 10 aspects in a quality of life questionnaire, following participation in the Children's Hospital Colorado Hospital Sports Program (HSP) for one winter season. 2. To determine the long-term impact of repeated participation in an adapted ski/snowboarding program through a composite of 10 aspects in a quality of life questionnaire, following participation in the Children's Hospital Colorado Hospital Sports Program (HSP) for consistent winter seasons.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

University of Colorado, Denver
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Physical disability * Participant of HSP program

Exclusion criteria

* Completed parent and child KIDSCREEN questionnaires are not received before the subject's first day of skiing or snowboarding with the program * Completed parent and child KIDSCREEN questionnaires are not received within 3 months after subject's completed participation with the program for that winter season

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Physical WellbeingUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the physical wellbeing assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
Psychological WellbeingUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the psychological wellbeing assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
Moods and EmotionsUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the moods and emotions assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
Self PerceptionUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the self perception assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
AutonomyUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the autonomy assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
ParentsUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the feelings towards parents assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
FinancialUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the feelings towards finance assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
PeersUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the feelings towards peers assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
SchoolUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the feelings toward school assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.
BullyingUp to 5 years after study enrollmentShort-term and long-term changes in the feelings toward bullying assessed by both the child and parent in the questionnaire will be compared. The pre-season and post-season questionnaires from the same ski season will be used to compare changes after participation in one season. The earliest pre-season questionnaire and most recent post-season questionnaire will be compared to evaluate long-term changes.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026