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Effects of an Intensive Rhythmic Dance Program on Learning Skills in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Recruitingn/aAges 6 Years - 17 YearsAllUniversity Hospital, Toulouse
NCT07500896 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects 1 in 1,000 children and causes motor disability , with sometimes sensorymotor disability which have consequences on daily life. The aim of rehabilitation for people with cerebral palsy is to improve patients' independence and quality of life. A major stake for these people is therefore to learn new behaviors by fostering motor, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Dance is a relevant activity, as it is a physical and enjoyable learning activity and a multisensory environment. Moreover, scientific literature suggests motor and psycho-affective benefits associated with dance practice in children with cerebral palsy, especially when it involves rhythmic stimulation. The aim of this project is therefore to assess the effect of a rhythm-based dance program on motor learning ability, as rhythmic auditory stimulation can improve motor c

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 6 and 17 years old * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy * Level I to IV on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS, Palisano et al., 2008) : with or without an armchair * Level I to IV on the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS, Eliasson et al., 2006) * Affiliation with or beneficiary of a Social Security scheme * Ability to understand instructions (investigator's assessment) Exclusion Criteria: * Autism spectrum disorder diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria (APA, 2013) * Hearing impairment diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria (APA, 2013) or uncorrected hearing impairment that prevents the individual from hearing music at a volume between 45 and 70 decibels * Visual impairment diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria (APA, 2013) and uncorrected * Intellectual Developmental Disorder diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria (APA, 2013) * Behavioral/conduct disorders diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria (APA, 2013) * Child enrolled in a dance program specifically focused on rhythm * Child whose parents are both subject to legal protection measures (guardianship, curatorship, judicial protection)
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What it tests

  • Repeated assessments
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Where

1 site
CHU Toulouse - Hôpital Raymonde Fournet
Toulouse, France
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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