Exploring the Experiences and Outcomes of a Summer Intensive Therapy Program- Mixed Methods Study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT05443763
• Lead Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary intensive therapy program for ambulatory and non-ambulatory children with neurodevelopmental disorders across the ICF and to explore caregiver experiences and perspectives of the program.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary intensive therapy program for ambulatory and non-ambulatory children with neurodevelopmental disorders across the ICF and to explore caregiver experiences and perspectives of the program. Research questions include: 1.) What are the effects of an intensive program on postural control and functional mobility for children with neurodevelopmental disorders? 2.) What are the effects of an intensive therapy program on dual tasking for children with neurodevelopmental disorders? 3.) What are the perceptions of caregivers of a multidisciplinary intensive therapy program for their children with neurodevelopmental disorders? Data will be gathered before and after the intensive program as part of usual care and ambulatory children will be further assessed in the motion analysis lab. Caregivers will complete a questionnaire about satisfaction with services and also a 4 question open-ended question survey about their experience with intensive therapy.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-05-18
• Study Start: 2022-05-23
• Status Verified: 2022-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-06-29
• Study First Posted: 2022-07-05
• Primary Completion: 2022-09-01
• Study Completion: 2022-09-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-03-22
• Last Update Posted: 2023-03-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

• Children receiving therapy through Children's Therapy Center's Tiger Intensive Program and their caregivers from May 23, 2022, to Aug 19, 2022.

Exclusion Criteria

• none

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timed up and go	fter intensive therapy episode of care, an average of 4 weeks	TUG assessment--timed assessment including standing from a chair, walking a distance and returning to the chair
Instrumented Gait Analysis	after intensive therapy episode of care, approximately 4 weeks	3D gait analysis in gait lab
Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)	after intensive therapy episode of care, an average of 4 weeks	Assesses functional gait performance
Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance	before intensive therapy episode of care, an average of 4 weeks	mCISIB--balance test in 4 conditions
Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo)	after intensive therapy episode of care, an average of 4 weeks	Assessment of trunk control
Center of pressure measure	before intensive therapy episode of care, approximately 4 weeks	COP measure during balance task
Survey	after intensive therapy episode of care, an average of 4 weeks	4 open-ended questions about caregiver/child experience with intensive therapy program
Measures of processes of care (MOPC)	after intensive therapy episode of care, an average of 4 weeks	Questionnaire to assess satisfaction with therapy services
Pediatric Balance Scale	after intensive therapy episode of care, an average of 4 weeks	PBS-balance test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Children's Therapy Center--MU Healthcare; 🇺🇸 Columbia, Missouri, United States