HABIT-ILE + FST in Children With SMA: Preliminary Effectiveness

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Conditions studied: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

In brief

This single-arm pilot study will assess the preliminary effectiveness of an intensive motor skill intervention (HABIT-ILE) combined with functional strength training (FST) in children with SMA who are receiving disease-modifying therapies. Participants will attend a HABIT-ILE + FST summer camp for 6 hours per day over a 3-week period, totaling 90 hours of training.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07488338

Run by

Teachers College, Columbia University

People needed

20

Starts

2026-03-15

Expected to finish

2028-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-23

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Have a confirmed SMA diagnosis
• Be 5-17 years old
• Complete all pre- and post-intervention assessments
• Understand and speak English
• Follow instructions without major cognitive or behavioral issues
• Have received a stable disease-modifying therapy (DMT) dose for ≥6 months
• Be classified as a sitter or walker (SMA type 2 or 3) with supported standing ability (score ≥1 on Item 18 of the HFMSE) without KAFOs, AFOs, or external standing devices

You may not qualify if…

• Orthopedic surgery within the past year
• New pharmaceutical treatment during the study
• Concurrent participation in another clinical trial

Where it is running

• Center for Cerebral Palsy Research, Teachers College, Columbia University — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)

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