Effect of Biofeedback and Functional Electrical Stimulation in Children

Last updated: December 18, 2024
Sponsor: Cairo University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Limb Spasticity

Treatment

biofeedback

Physical therapy program

Clinical Study ID

NCT06729190
012/005003
  • Ages 5-10
  • All Genders

Study Summary

40 children with hemiplegia cerebral palsy from both sex will be recruited from outpatient clinic of abo resh hospital ,their age ranged from 5-10 years

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Their age will range from 5 to 10 years.

  • Spasticity grade range from 1+ to 2, according to Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) (Bohannon and Smith, 2011).

  • Their UL ability function will be at level II according to Manual AbilityClassification System (MACS) (Penta et al., 2001).

  • They will be able to follow instructions.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Loss of sensation

  • The presence of visual or auditory impairments.

  • Musculoskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the upper extremities.

  • Seizures.

  • Surgical interference in upper limbs.

  • Botulinum toxin injections in the last 6 months.

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: biofeedback
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
March 31, 2025

Study Description

40 children with hemiplegia cerebral palsy from both sex will be recruited ,their age ranged from 5-10 years, treatment includes functional electrical nerve stimulation and biofeedback to assess their combined effect on upper limb function

Connect with a study center

  • Cairo University

    Giza, 12613
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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