Active Start Active Future: an early behaviour-change intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and promote physical activity in young children with cerebral palsy

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: cerebral palsy; sedentary behaviour; physical inactivity; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000255987
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-26
• Last Update Posted: 17 May 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

Children are included if (a) they have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and are functioning at GMFCS I-V, (b) are between 4.00-7.99 years at baseline, (c) have at least one primary caregiver that can also participate, and (d) have a primary residential address within 150km of South Brisbane, QLD.

Exclusion Criteria

Children are excluded if they (a) had orthopaedic and/or neurological surgery within 6 months prior to baseline or have planned during the study period, (b) have uncontrolled epilepsy and/or medical fragility, and/or (c) have a caregiver with English language skills not sufficient to understand the study information, provide informed consent and/or complete study questionnaires. Participants at GMFCS IV and V must already own a standing device (or be able to acquire one quickly) due to the limited timeframe available (the study must be complete by December 2020).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified