Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Balance

Last updated: August 17, 2023
Sponsor: South Valley University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Connective Tissue Diseases

Severe Short Stature

Bone Neoplasm

Treatment

Physical Therapy Program

Clinical Study ID

NCT06010134
P.T.REC/012/002577
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones. It results in bones that break easily. Its severity may be mild to severe. Other symptoms may include a blue tinge to the whites of the eye, short height, loose joints, hearing loss, breathing problems and problems with the teeth.

Physiotherapy is aimed to strengthen muscles and improve motility in a gentle manner, while minimizing the risk of fracture, and the use of support cushions to improve posture.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Their age was ranging from six to twelve years
  2. Children participated in this study were from both sexes
  3. All children with stable medical and psychological status.
  4. They were able to follow the verbal commands or instructions during testing.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Children with visual or auditory problems.
  2. Children with any cognitive problems.
  3. Children without deformity

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Physical Therapy Program
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2023

Study Description

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of Whole Body Vibration on balance and motor function in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Whole body vibration (WBV) therapy is targeted at musculoskeletal strengthening and has been trialed in a variety of conditions. WBV has been shown to have therapeutic advantage in various osteopenic preclinical models and populations such as postmenopausal women (improved mobility, muscle strength, postural strength, and bone density) and children with osteogenesis imperfecta (improved mobility)

Connect with a study center

  • South Valley University, Faculty of Physical Therapy

    Qina, 83523
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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