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Em-power: Maximizing Functional Independence for Children With Severe Cerebral Palsy
NCT06347432 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
For children with severe cerebral palsy, a powered wheelchair (PWC) may provide their only option for functional mobility and independence. PWC use is often restricted to a small percentage of children who can quickly demonstrate proficient PWC skills within a single 30-minute PWC trial. This 2-arm, parallel group, single blinded, pre-test-post-test randomized controlled trial will test our hypothesis that an 8-week PWC skills training intervention will produce greater improvements in children's PWC skills capacity immediately after the intervention and at an 8-week follow-up assessment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Power wheelchair skills training using the IndieTrainer system
Study Locations (1)
Michigan
- Grand Valley State University — Grand Rapids
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 16 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-29 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-03-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06347432
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06347432 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 16 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Grand Valley State University, which has 33 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cerebral Palsy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Power wheelchair skills training using the IndieTrainer system is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06347432 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Michigan. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06347432 about?
NCT06347432 is a clinical study titled "Em-power: Maximizing Functional Independence for Children With Severe Cerebral Palsy". For children with severe cerebral palsy, a powered wheelchair (PWC) may provide their only option for functional mobility and independence. PWC use is often restricted to a small percentage of children who can quickly demonstrate proficient PWC skills within a single 30-minute PWC trial. This 2-arm,...
What is the current status of trial NCT06347432?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 16 participants. The study started on 2024-08-29. Estimated completion is 2027-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06347432 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cerebral Palsy. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06347432?
The interventions under investigation include: Power wheelchair skills training using the IndieTrainer system (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06347432?
This trial is sponsored by Grand Valley State University, which has 33 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06347432 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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