Effects of Power Mobility on Young Children With Severe Motor Impairments

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy, Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Other Central Nervous System or Musculoskeletal Disorders

In brief

The purpose this study is to determine the effects of power mobility on the development and function of young children of young children whose severe physical disabilities limit their exploratory behaviors and may unnecessarily restrict their cognitive, communication, and social-emotional development.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01028833

Run by

University of Oklahoma

People needed

41

Starts

2008-11-01

Expected to finish

2012-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-01-14

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 3. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must be between 14- and 30-months of age
• Must have clinical diagnosis of a motor impairment that prevents functional independent mobility
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to use power mobility device safely
• Must have cognitive abilities equivalent to a 12-month level or alertness and interest in the environment that suggests a trial of power mobility is warranted

Where it is running

• Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Develompental Disabilities — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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