Predictors of Range of Motion and Balance Abnormalities in Children Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

Last updated: September 29, 2024
Sponsor: Cairo University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cerebral Palsy

Treatment

balance and range of motion

Clinical Study ID

NCT06601569
P.T.REC/012/005209
  • Ages 18-5
  • All Genders

Study Summary

  1. To better understand the factors that contribute to ROM abnormalities in children diagnosed with CP.

  2. To describe the distribution of primary (muscle tone and postural stability)and secondary impairments (ROM and functional muscle strength) across the gross motor spectrum measured by GMFCS scores.

  3. To evaluate the effects of primary and secondary impairments on gross functional outcome in children with spastic CP.

  4. To find any possible correlation between clinical variables.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • only children with clinical diagnosis of cerebral palsy , who were receivingphysiotherapy services at the paediatric out-patient clinic of Faculty of PhysicalTherapy, Cairo University for a minimum of six months regularly.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children were excluded if they had one or more of the following: behavioral issues,a history of persistent heart or chest disease, significant visual or auditoryimpairment, botulinum toxin injection at last six months prior to the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 120
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: balance and range of motion
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
February 01, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University

    Cairo,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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