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Implementing Powered Mobility in Early Childhood Settings for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a therapist training program can help providers in Part C Early Childhood Settings use powered mobility (PM) with young children who have cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Function Classification System Levels IV-V). The study will also look at whether this training is practical and useful for therapists, families, and children. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can therapists successfully use the training to provide powered mobility interventions in home and early childhood settings? 2. Do families and children find the intervention acceptable and helpful? 3. What benefits do children show in mobility, participation, and engagement after using powered mobility? In this study, therapists and families will: 1. Take part in a training program about how to use powered mobility with young children 2. Use powered mobility devices (Permobil Explorer Mini) with children during everyday routines 3. Complete surveys, interviews, and observations about their experiences
Official title: Bridging the Gap: Implementing A Powered Mobility Intervention Into Early Childhood Settings for Young Children With Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS IV-V)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2028-09-30
Last Updated
2026-01-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Therapist Training on Powered Mobility Implementation
Therapists participate in a structured, evidence-based training on implementing powered mobility interventions for children with cerebral palsy (GMFCS IV-V) in early childhood settings. Training consists of one to two days of in-person sessions focused on knowledge transfer, therapist confidence, self-efficacy, and use of caregiver coaching and routines-based strategies. The training is co-designed with a community advisory board of administrators, therapists, and caregivers to ensure contextual relevance and feasibility.
Powered Mobility Intervention for Child-Caregiver Dyads
Following therapist training, participating therapists deliver a six-month powered mobility intervention to children with cerebral palsy (GMFCS IV-V) and their caregivers. Therapists conduct twelve biweekly home-based sessions focused on providing mobility opportunities, caregiver coaching, and integration of powered mobility into daily routines. The intervention uses the Permobil Explorer Mini device to facilitate self-initiated mobility. All sessions are audio-video recorded for fidelity monitoring and qualitative analysis.
Locations (3)
Northwest Regional Education Service District
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Multnomah Early Childhood Program
Portland, Oregon, United States
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States