A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial of an Online Exercise Programme for Adults With Cerebral Palsy

NCT ID: NCT06983782

Last Updated: 2025-08-03

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-25

Study Completion Date

2026-08-31

Brief Summary

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Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) often face challenges in accessing exercise programmes that are appropriate for their needs. Barriers such as limited mobility, a lack of tailored options, and restricted access to physiotherapy services can make participation difficult. Exercise is important for improving physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. However, many adults with CP do not have regular opportunities to take part in structured physical activity. This study aims to investigate whether an online exercise programme can serve as an effective and accessible alternative.

The main aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of delivering an online exercise programme for adults with CP. Key areas of focus will include demand, implementation, practicality, adaptability, acceptability, and potential benefits to physical, mental, and social well-being.

A total of 60 adults with CP will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups (30 participants per group). One group will complete an 8-week online exercise and education programme. The second group will receive the same educational materials during the study and will be provided with information about the home exercise programme after the 8-week intervention period. Data will be collected on attendance, completion rates, engagement with exercises, and any reported adverse events. Health-related surveys will be completed before and after the programme to assess any changes. In addition, a selected group of participants from the intervention group will take part in interviews to provide feedback on their experiences.

Findings from this study may support the development of accessible, effective, and person-centred online exercise programmes for adults with CP. Results may help improve future programme design and contribute to better care and support for adults with CP in Ireland.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy Exercise Adults Fitness

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Exercise and Education

Online exercise programme and educational material over 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise and education programme

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will complete 8-week online exercise programme consisting of an online exercise class once per week. The exercises will target improving strength, balance and range of movement. In addition, participants will receive educational materials on exercise, nutrition, walking changes, fatigue, optimizing bone health, pain management, mental health, sleep and physical activity maintenance.

Placebo

Educational materials over 8 weeks

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

control group

Intervention Type OTHER

The control group will receive educational materials over 8 weeks

Interventions

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Exercise and education programme

Participants will complete 8-week online exercise programme consisting of an online exercise class once per week. The exercises will target improving strength, balance and range of movement. In addition, participants will receive educational materials on exercise, nutrition, walking changes, fatigue, optimizing bone health, pain management, mental health, sleep and physical activity maintenance.

Intervention Type OTHER

control group

The control group will receive educational materials over 8 weeks

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18 and over with cerebral palsy (CP) residing on the island of Ireland.
* Individuals of any Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level.
* Individuals with other associated impairments.
* People with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability who can access the online platform and follow study instructions, with or without support.

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals with severe intellectual disability where sufficient adaptations cannot be made.
* Adults with unstable medical conditions.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jennifer M Ryan, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Locations

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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Ireland

Central Contacts

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Manjula Manikandan, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+3531402 ext. 8507

Facility Contacts

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Manjula Manikandan, PhD

Role: primary

01402 ext. 8507

Jennifer Ryan, PhD

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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REC202501020

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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