Frame Running for Exercise and Participation for Children and Young People With Physical Disabilities
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Conditions studied: Physical Disability, Physical Activity, Physical Function, Quality of Life, Participation
In brief
The goal of this quasi-experimental single-arm trial is to evaluate whether a structured Frame Running training program can improve functional ability, participation, and quality of life in children and young people with physical disabilities. The study includes participants aged 8-18 years with cerebral palsy or other conditions causing physical disabilities. The aim of the study is to investigate changes in the primary outcome measure; functional ability using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT), and a series of secondary outcome measures on mobility capacity, physical endurance, performance of everyday activities, and health-related quality of life in children and young people with physical disabilities. Participants will complete a 24-week training program carried out in community athletics clubs: 12-week low-intensity control period with one supervised weekly Frame Running session focused on familiarization. 12-week moderate-to-high intensity intervention period with two weekly training sessions, including warm-up, technique training, endurance and speed intervals, and participation-focused activities. Data collection comprises four standardized questionnaires, four physical performance tests conducted at multiple time points, an electronic training diary, and Rating of Perceived Exertion-Pediatric Scale (RPE-P) obtained before and after selected endurance tests.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07543614
- Run by
- Odense University Hospital
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2026-04-22
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-29
Who can join
Age: 8 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Children and adolescents aged 8-18 years.
- Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) or another condition resulting in a physical disability affecting mobility.
- Some prior Frame Running experience, such as informal use or occasional training, but must not have taken part in structured, organized, or performance-oriented Frame Running training within the past 12 weeks.
- Able to propel the Frame Running bike forward independently
- Able to understand and follow instructions related to Frame Running activities.
You may not qualify if…
- Severe visual and/or cognitive impairments that would compromise safe participation
- Known medical conditions that could limit or contraindicate involvement in the study (e.g., significant cardiovascular or pulmonary disease).
Where it is running
- Odense University Hospital — Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark (enrolling)
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