Clinical Trial

A Novel Program Using Ride-on Toys to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children With Hemiplegia

Active, Not Recruiting

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and utility of 2 types of play-based training programs co-delivered by researchers and caregivers within home/community settings to promote arm function among 3-to-8-year-old children with hemiplegia. Specifically, investigators will assess the feasibility of implementation and acceptance/satisfaction associated with a researcher-caregiver co-delivered community-based training program involving either joystick-operated powered ride-on toys (SPEED training) or creative upper extremity training (CRAFT training). The investigators will also compare the effects of these 2 types of training programs on children's arm motor function and spontaneous use of their affected arm during daily activities.

Protocol Amendment History 3 changes

critical Enrollment closed, study ongoing 2026-08-14

notable Primary completion pushed: 2026-07-31 -> 2026-12-31 2026-08-14

minor Completion pushed: 2026-09-01 -> 2027-07-30 2026-08-14

Trial Details

NCT Number	NCT06579027
Lead Sponsor	University of Connecticut Collaborators: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions	Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Only
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2024-09-26
Primary Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-13