Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Upper Limb Functions in Cerebral Palsy
Key facts
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Where
- Pakistan1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Completed
- People taking part
- 44 people enrolled
- Started
- 1 Dec 2023
- Ended
- 29 Jan 2024
- Type of study
- Interventional, 2 groupsOne group gets an existing treatment, for comparison.
- Treatments tested
- Myofascial Release Technique
- Myofascial Release Technique along with segmental vibrator
- Record updated
- 5 March 2024
Who can take part
- Age
- 6 years to 12 years
- Sex
- Women and men
- Healthy volunteers
- Cannot take part
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- Children aged 6-12 years
- Both Boys and Girls
- Spasticity above 1+ grade of ashworth scale
- Ability to follow instructions and participate in therapy sessions
Who cannot take part
- Recent upper limb surgery or significant upper limb injuries
- Participation in any other concurrent therapy or intervention for upper limb function
- Inability to commit to the study protocol or attend scheduled therapy sessions
- Unable to follow command
- Multiple Musculoskeletal deformities or contractures that may limit upper limb function
- Children who are Contraindicated to myofascial release technique or the use of a segmental vibrator for example burn
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by motor impairments, including spasticity, muscle tightness, and limited range of motion in the limbs. Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) has shown promise as a non-invasive intervention for addressing musculoskeletal dysfunctions and improving range of motion in various populations.
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The study will employ a randomized controlled trial design to investigate the effects of myofascial release technique (MRT) with and without a segmental vibrator on upper limb functions in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). The study will be conducted at PSRD and Rising Sun Institute Lahore. A sample of children aged 6-12 years with a diagnosis of spastic CP will be recruited and randomly assigned to two groups: MRT with a segmental vibrator, and MRT without a segmental vibrator. The MRT interventions will be provided by trained therapists for a specified duration and frequency over a period of 4 weeks. Spasticity will be measured by the Modified Ashwarth Scale, Upper limb extremity function via Pediatric Upper Extremity Motor Activity Log-Revised (PMAL), and range of motion will be assessed by Goniometer. Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical tests to determine the effects of the interventions on upper limb functions in children with spastic CP. Ethical considerations will be followed, and informed consent will be obtained from the participant's parents or legal guardians.
The 2 groups in the trial
- myofascial release techniqueExisting treatment, for comparison
This group receive Myofascial Release Technique
- Myofascial Release Technique along with segmental massage vibratorTreatment being tested
this group receive Myofascial Release Technique along with segmental massage vibrator
Treatment: Myofascial Release Technique along with segmental vibrator
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- Effects of Myofascial Release Technique With and Without Segmental Vibrator on Upper Limb Functions in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- Record updated
- 5 March 2024