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Developmental DelayNCT03202966

Early Intervention Therapy for Children With Delayed Development: Enabling Access in India's Rural Communities

A study testing Rehabilitation therapy in people with Developmental Delay, run by Amar Seva Sangam at 2 sites in India.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is a cohort longitudinal design, also known as within subject repeated measures' design to measure the impact of an early identification and intervention program being implemented by Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA), an Indian non-government organization in South India. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 6 years
Conditions the study is for
Developmental Delay
What is being tested?
Rehabilitation therapy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1,050 participants
Where
2 sitesIndia
Study dates
1 Jul 2017to 30 Jul 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 6 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Boys and girls
  • Newborn to age 6
  • Identified with developmental delay based on the Trivandrum screening tool
  • Diagnosed as definitive delayed development by a team of rehabilitation specialists (i.e. physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, special educator)
  • Receiving either home-based or center-based care in the ASSA Village-Based Early Intervention Program
  • Live in one of the following 7 blocks in the District of Tirunelveli: Alangulam Block; Kadayanallur Block; Keelapavoor Block; Shenkottai Block; Tenkasi Block; Sankarankoil Block; and, Vasudevanallur Block

Who cannot join

  • None

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

India2 sites
  • Study site

    Ayikudy, Tamil Nadu, 627852

  • Amar Seva Sangam

    Ayikudy, 627852

Other trials in India

About this study

This study is a cohort longitudinal design, also known as within subject repeated measures' design to measure the impact of an early identification and intervention program being implemented by Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA), an Indian non-government organization in South India. The primary objective of the Early Intervention (EI) Village-Based Rehabilitation (VBR) program is to increase access to early identification and early intervention therapy to enhance physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of children with developmental delays. The primary outcome will be the creation of developmental trajectory of girls and boys with developmental delay who are receiving village based early intervention therapy in rural India, aged 0 - 6 years based on the Gross Motor Function Measure - GMFM (children with cerebral palsy only), Functional Independence Measure - wee-FIM, Functional Assessment Checklist for Programming - FACP, Communication Developmental Eclectic Approach to Language Learning - CDDC and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure - COPM. Secondary outcomes will be the effect of therapy compliance rates on development in girls and boys with developmental delay, the effect of therapeutic approach on development in girls and boys with developmental delay, improved enrolment in school for children with developmental delays from age 3 to 6; and, improved parent/caregiver knowledge, attitude, behavior and confidence in caring for their child with developmental delay.

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This study is a cohort longitudinal design, also known as within subject repeated measures' design to measure the impact of an early identification and intervention program being implemented by Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA), an Indian non-government organization in South India. The primary objective of the Early Intervention (EI) Village-Based Rehabilitation (VBR) program is to increase access to early identification and early intervention therapy to enhance physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of children with developmental delays. The primary outcome will be the creation of developmental trajectory of girls and boys with developmental delay who are receiving village based early intervention therapy in rural India, aged 0 - 6 years based on the Gross Motor Function Measure - GMFM (children with cerebral palsy only), Functional Independence Measure - wee-FIM, Functional Assessment Checklist for Programming - FACP, Communication Developmental Eclectic Approach to Language Learning - CDDC and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure - COPM. Secondary outcomes will be the effect of therapy compliance rates on development in girls and boys with developmental delay, the effect of therapeutic approach on development in girls and boys with developmental delay, improved enrolment in school for children with developmental delays from age 3 to 6; and, improved parent/caregiver knowledge, attitude, behavior and confidence in caring for their child with developmental delay.

For each child with a developmental delay who is enrolled in the early intervention program, a detailed care plan will be developed by the rehabilitation professional(s) who will provide the care based on the specific needs of the child. A trained community rehabilitation worker (CRW) will implement the care plan with a focus on the one or more domains where delays were identified (i.e. speech, motor, cognition). The intervention will be delivered either within the child's home (home based rehabilitation) or at an local Early Intervention Parent Participation Centre (EI PPCs) (centre based care). Each child will receive a minimum of one therapy session per week by the CRW and a monthly therapist visit (i.e., physical therapist, occupational therapist, special educator and/or speech therapist) for home based care. In center based care daily therapy will be available by either a CRW or specialist. In addition, monthly team meetings will be held by the specialists and CRWs to monitor progress and modify or adapt therapy plans as needed. Therapy will be tailored based on the needs of the individual child and will follow current evidence-based practice. The investigators will do evaluations using the standardized scales noted above (GMFM, WEE FIM, COPM, FACP and COM DEALL) every 6 months to monitor the progress of the child.

Being tested
Rehabilitation therapy
Medical subject headings
Learning Disabilities

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Rehabilitation therapyOther

    Rehabilitation therapy will be provided by a trained community rehabilitation worker (CRW) and specialist (i.e., physical therapist, occupational therapist, special educator and/or speech therapist) with a focus on the one or more domains where delays are identified (i.e. speech, motor, cognition). Therapy will be tailored based on the needs of the individual child and will follow current evidence-based practice.

Study groups in NCT03202966
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
InterventionExperimentalFor each child with a developmental delay enrolled in the early intervention program, individualized rehabilitation therapy will be provided by a rehabilitation professional with a focus on the one or more domains where delays were identified (i.e. speech, motor, cognition). The intervention will be delivered either as home based rehabilitation or as centre based care. Each child will receive a minimum of one therapy session per week by the CRW and a monthly therapist visit for home based care. In center based care daily therapy will be available by either a CRW or specialist.
Receives: Other: Rehabilitation therapy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Developmental Score Trajectory as Assessed by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

    The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is a standardized client-centred outcome measure. Using a semi-structured interview format, the participant would asked to identify individual goals for occupational performance, related to self-care, productivity and leisure, that the participant has difficulty completing. Participants are asked to identify the 5 most important problems and for each problem/goal they are asked to rate both their performance and satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 10 (1= poor performance, low satisfaction; 10 = good performance, high satisfaction). Total scores are calculated by adding the performance or satisfaction scores for all problems and dividing by the number of problems. The average scores (1 to 10) for each scale of the COPM (performance and satisfaction) are used for analysis and comparison between assessments.

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

  2. Developmental Score Trajectory as Assessed by the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88)

    The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) is a validated assessment designed specifically for participants with cerebral palsy to evaluate change and development of participant's gross motor function. This is an 88-item assessment with each item scored on a 4-point system (0=does not initiate; 1=initiates; 2=partially completes; 3=completes; and NT=not tested). The GMFM-88 is a validated functional outcome measure, with demonstrated reliability and responsiveness that can be used to evaluate meaningful change in gross motor function over time.

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

  3. Developmental Score Trajectory as Assessed by the Functional Independence Measure for Children (wee-FIM)

    The Functional Independence Measure for Children (wee-FIM) is a standardized and internationally validated assessment that evaluates participant's performance in self-care, sphincter control, transfers, location, communication and social cognition. The wee-FIM is an 18-item measure using a 7-level ordinal scale (1=total assist and 7=complete independence). It is organized into 2 subscales - motor and cognitive. It has been validated in a variety of settings, including in developing countries and has been demonstrated to have transcultural applicability. The wee-FIM has an acceptable responsiveness to demonstrate change over time.

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

  4. Developmental Score Trajectory as Assessed by the Communication DEALL Development Checklist (CDDC)

    The Communication DEALL (Developmental Eclectic Approach to Language Learning) Developmental Checklist (CDDC) will be used for speech assessment. The CDDC evaluates skills in eight developmental domains including: gross motor, fine motor, activities of daily living, receptive language, expressive language, cognitive skills, social skills and emotional skills. Only the domains for expressive language and receptive language will be used for the assessments. A 5-point scale is used to measure skill development (0= not acquired; 1 acquired but lost; 2 acquired but inconsistently present; 3= acquired and consistently present but only in specific situations; 4=acquired and consistently present across all situations). Within each domain questions are divided into 12 subgroups based on 6-month age groups (i.e., 0-6 months, 6-12 months etc.). This instrument has been validated in urban children, age 0-6 years, in India and has strong inter rater reliability.

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

  5. Developmental Score Trajectory as Assessed by the Functional Assessment Checklist Programming (FACP)

    The Functional Assessment Checklist for Programming (FACP) is a standardized measure that evaluates a participant's performance in 4 domains: occupational, academic, social, and personal skills. This instrument was developed and validated in India for use in special education. A checklist is used to evaluate the performance or achievement of the participant in each task. Performance is measured on a 5-point scale (0 to 5), where 0 means totally unable and 5 means totally able. The usual evaluation is comprised of 120 items, but the investigators will use an 88 item version. A total percentage score is generated for each participant's overall performance.

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Treatment Compliance as Assessed by Therapy Sessions Achieved by Therapy Assessments Planned

    The treatment compliance measure will be calculated as a proportion based on the number of therapy sessions achieved by each participant by the number of therapy sessions planned for that participant.

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

  2. School Enrolment of Participants as Assessed by Enrolment Status

    School enrolment will be measured as a proportion of the participants who are enrolled in school by school type (preschool, primary school, special needs school).

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

  3. Parent/Caregiver Change as Assessed by the Tirunelveli Early Intervention Caregiver Assessment Tool

    The Tirunelveli Early Intervention Caregiver Assessment Tool will be used with the primary caregivers of the participants (i.e. the person who is most involved in the day-to-day care of the child with developmental delay). This instrument will measure 1) family empowerment using the 12-item family sub scale of the Family Empowerment Scale (FES); 2) caregiver burden using the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI); and, 3) interactions with the participant based on a newly constructed 10-item questionnaire.

    Measured: From date of recruitment up to 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Jun 2017
  2. Study start1 Jul 2017
  3. Primary completion30 Jul 2019
  4. Study completion30 Jul 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
1,050 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03202966
Sponsor's protocol ID
0819-05
Status last verified
Apr 2020
First submitted
25 Jun 2017
Last updated
28 Apr 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Rehabilitation therapy in people with Developmental Delay, run by Amar Seva Sangam at 2 sites in India.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Apr 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Developmental Score Trajectory as Assessed by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) (time frame: From date of recruitment up to 2 years). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Apr 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 31 Oct 2026.

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