Coaching, Learning, Empowerment in Cerebral Palsy - a 6-Week Integrated PT/OT Caregiver "Primer" Bootcamp for Infants Diagnosed With or at High Risk for Cerebral Palsy (CIRCLE-CP)

March 10, 2026 updated by: University of California, San Francisco

CIRCLE-CP Study: Coaching, Learning, Empowerment in Cerebral Palsy - a 6-Week Integrated PT/OT Caregiver "Primer" Bootcamp for Infants Diagnosed With or at High Risk for Cerebral Palsy

This study focuses on the caregiver's knowledge, comfort, and confidence in interacting with and supporting their infant with Cerebral Palsy (CP) or at high risk for Cerebral Palsy. Four caregivers with their infants will be in one cohort to assess the benefits of group intervention. The intervention is delivered in a group, bootcamp-style educational format led by clinical team including pediatric physiatrist, physical therapist and occupational therapist.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This program aims to provide caregivers with structured education and practical skills related to early intervention of cerebral palsy. Session content includes: (1) understanding the definition and nature of cerebral palsy; (2) the importance of early intervention and principles of infant neuroplasticity; and (3) foundational early motor strategies and CP-specific therapeutic principles commonly used in PT and OT. Sessions incorporate therapist demonstration, caregiver coaching, and guided motor play with the infant. In addition to knowledge-building, the intervention also aims to provide intentional caregiver support following the early diagnosis of CP, and achieves this via fostering peer support among families with similar experiences, and empowering caregivers in navigating and advocating within their child's early intervention system. Outcomes will be assessed through pre- and post-intervention parental Likert-scale surveys measuring (1) caregiver perceived knowledge, comfort, and confidence interacting with their infant, (2) perceived benefit of the group program, and (3) caregiver readiness to actively engage in ongoing longitudinal CP-specific early intervention.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

32

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Oakland, California, United States, 94609
        • UCSF Cerebral Palsy & Movement Disorders Center
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Jasmine Ng, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Infants 3-15 months corrected age at enrollment
  • Diagnosed with CP or at high possibility of CP
  • Not yet independently walking at baseline
  • Medically stable for therapeutic handling and group play
  • Primary caregiver (>=18years) able to attend all weekly group sessions
  • English-speaking only

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unstable medical condition (eg, frequent desaturations, emeses, uncontrolled seizures) or acute restrictions incompatible with participation
  • Concurrent enrollment in another intensive motor program
  • Profound sensory impairments that preclude group program participation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Caregiver-Infant
Behavioral: Caregiver knowledge
This study focuses on the caregiver's knowledge, comfort, and confidence in interacting with and supporting their infant with Cerebral Palsy (CP) or at high risk for Cerebral Palsy.
Behavioral: Physical therapy
Demonstration and guided practice, caregiver-infant hands-on interaction practice, home exercise program, and support for strengthening parent-infant interaction on Cerebral Palsy basics.
Behavioral: Occupational Therapy
Demonstration and guided practice, caregiver-infant hands-on interaction practice, home exercise program, and support for strengthening parent-infant interaction on Cerebral Palsy basics.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Caregiver knowledge, comfort, and confidence
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks.
Change from baseline in caregiver-perceived knowledge, comfort, and confidence in interacting with and supporting their infant with CP or high CP risk trhough integrated PT/OT caregiver-focused group intervention at 6 weeks.
Baseline to 6 weeks.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Group intervention
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks.
Change from baseline in caregiver perceived benefit of the group intervention on Parental Survey at 6 weeks.
Baseline to 6 weeks.
Early Start
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks.
Change from baseline readiness and acceptance of Early Start home-based early intervention services at 6 weeks.
Baseline to 6 weeks.
Feasibility of Groups
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks.
Change from baseline feasibility and acceptability of the group program on Parental Survey at 6 weeks.
Baseline to 6 weeks.

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Caregiver feedback
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks.
Change from baseline in peer support, barriers, and suggested program improvements on Parental Survey at 6 weeks.
Baseline to 6 weeks.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jasmine Ng, MD, University of California San Frnacisco

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

April 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 26, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 10, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

March 13, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 13, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 10, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 25-45652

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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