Postural Control Intervention With the Robotic Trunk-Support-Trainer (TruST) in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a motor learning-based postural and reaching control intervention delivered with the robotic Trunk-Support-Trainer (TruST) compared to the same motor learning-based intervention delivered with Static Trunk Support Equipment in children with cerebral palsy (CP) classified as III and IV with the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
• Age 6-17 years
• Diagnosis of Bilateral CP: diplegia, triplegia, or quadriplegia
• Gross Motor Function Classification Systems-Expanded \& Review (GMFCS) levels III or IV
• Ability to sit 5s with trunk support between mid-ribs and pelvis (SATCo = 3-7)
• Cognitive capacity to follow basic verbal instructions (i.e., do not put your hands on your lap or follow and reach the toy)