Incentive Spirometer as a Visual Feedback in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Last updated: March 4, 2024
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cerebral Palsy

Limb Spasticity

Treatment

Diaphragmatic breathing exercise (Mirror mediated therapy)

Incentive spirometer as visual feedback

Clinical Study ID

NCT05945953
REC/01541 Ayesha Khalid
  • Ages 5-12
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Objective: To compare the effects of incentive spirometer as a visual feedback versus deep breathing via mirror mediated therapy on pulmonary function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. To determine the effects of incentive spirometer as a visual feedback versus deep breathing via mirror mediated therapy on sleep and quality of life in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
  • Spastic diplegic, age above 5.
  • According to modified Ashworth scale, moderate spasticity 1 to 3.
  • Adequate cognition (will be assessed by using MMSE scale) in order to follow theinstructions to use Incentive Spirometry and also able to comprehend single verbalcommand for breathing.
  • Able to attend all sessions. (mentally and physically capable of attending session).
  • Able to sit with support.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participant falling in this category would be excluded of the study.
  • Patients with any respiratory or cardiac disease that can affect their respiratoryfunction.
  • Patients with beta blockers or bronchodilators.
  • Children with any cognitive impairment who are unable to follow instructions.
  • Children with bone deformities, such as scoliosis or kyphosis.
  • Children with any sort of auditory and visual defects.

Study Design

Total Participants: 54
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Diaphragmatic breathing exercise (Mirror mediated therapy)
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 10, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
February 01, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • NIRM (National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine

    Islamabad, Federal
    Pakistan

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