Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Summary

The study design is a single-subject ABA clinical trial that is investigating the feasibility including adherence, safety and tolerability of metformin in children aged 5 to 18 years with cerebral palsy (CP). ABA refers to Phase A1 with no metformin, Phase B with metformin, and Phase A2 with no metformin. Secondarily, the study is exploring whether metformin has possible health benefits for improving motor function and cognition.


Clinical Trial Description

The trial is designed as a 48 week limited institution two-site single case ABA study feasibility trial. ABA refers to Phase A1 with no metformin, Phase B with metformin, and Phase A2 with no metformin. Primary endpoints are feasibility, including recruitment, adherence to study medication and outcome measure completion, safety and tolerability of metformin. Key secondary endpoints are gross motor function and sustainability of intervention. Exploratory endpoints are cognitive and MRI measures as well as qualitative information regarding barriers to participation. All participants will receive the study drug (metformin) during the 16 week intervention period. This study will be done at two different locations in Toronto 1) Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and 2) the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Each participant will be asked to go to both hospitals to do different tests and assessments for the study. Ten participants with physician diagnosis of CP age 5 to 18 with evidence of white matter imaging (WMI) or Grey Matter Imaging (GMI), and gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels II-V will be recruited for participation. MRI, cognitive testing and focus groups will be conducted at SickKids where paediatric protocols and processes have been developed. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT03710343
Study type Interventional
Source Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Contact Eisha Amjad
Phone 416-425-6220
Email eamjad@hollandbloorview.ca
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Start date November 14, 2023
Completion date March 31, 2025

See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Recruiting NCT05317234 - Genetic Predisposition in Cerebral Palsy N/A
Recruiting NCT05576948 - Natural History of Cerebral Palsy Prospective Study
Completed NCT04119063 - Evaluating Wearable Robotic Assistance on Gait Early Phase 1
Completed NCT03264339 - The Small Step Program - Early Intervention for Children With High Risk of Developing Cerebral Palsy N/A
Completed NCT05551364 - Usability and Effectiveness of the ATLAS2030 Exoskeleton in Children With Cerebral Palsy N/A
Completed NCT03902886 - Independent Walking Onset of Children With Cerebral Palsy
Recruiting NCT05571033 - Operant Conditioning of the Soleus Stretch Reflex in Adults With Cerebral Palsy N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT04081675 - Compliance in Children With Cerebral Palsy Supplied With AFOs
Completed NCT02167022 - Intense Physiotherapies to Improve Function in Young Children With Cerebral Palsy N/A
Completed NCT04012125 - The Effect of Flexible Thoracolumbar Brace on Scoliosis in Cerebral Palsy N/A
Enrolling by invitation NCT05619211 - Piloting Movement-to-Music With Arm-based Sprint-Intensity Interval Training Among Children With Physical Disabilities Phase 1
Completed NCT04489498 - Comparison of Somatometric Characteristics Between Cerebral Palsy and Normal Children, Cross-sectional, Multi Center Study
Completed NCT03677193 - Biofeedback-enhanced Interactive Computer-play for Youth With Cerebral Palsy N/A
Completed NCT04093180 - Intensive Neurorehabilitation for Cerebral Palsy N/A
Completed NCT02909127 - The Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool
Not yet recruiting NCT06007885 - Examining Capacity Building of Youth With Physical Disabilities to Pursue Participation Following the PREP Intervention. N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT03183427 - Corpus Callosum Size in Patients With Pineal Cyst N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT03078621 - Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy Phase 1/Phase 2
Completed NCT02897024 - A Comparison: High Intense Periodic vs. Every Week Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy (ACHIEVE) N/A
Completed NCT02849938 - Evaluating the Value of Telehealth for Care of Children With Medical Complexity N/A