Physical Therapy Study for Young Children (6 months to 24 months) with Motor Delays

Pediatrics
Other
Official Title Daily and Weekly Rehabilitation Delivery for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy ("DRIVE")

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to find out how to best distribute physical therapy sessions for your children with significant motor delays.

Participants will receive 40 hours of physical therapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three treatment groups: intensive, moderate or weekly.

Could this study be right for you?

  • Children ages 6 months to 24 months of age
  • Has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy or an acquired brain injury prior to age of 24 months.
  • Has persistent delays in motor skills
  • Ability to participate in outpatient physical therapy and attend visits consistently

The intensive group will receive physical therapy 2 hours per day, 5 days per week for 4 weeks followed by a 16 week break from outpatient physical therapy. The intermediate group will receive physical therapy 2 hours per day, 3 days per week for 6.6 weeks followed by a 13 week break from outpatient physical therapy. The weekly group will receive physical therapy for 2 hours per day, 1 day per week for 20 weeks.