Effects of Functional Progressive Strength Training in Children With Spastic 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
- 40 people enrolled
- Started
- 28 Jun 2024
- Ended
- 25 Aug 2024
- Type of study
- Interventional, 2 groups
- Treatments tested
- Functional Progressive Strength Training
- Control
- Record updated
- 28 October 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
- Aged 6 to 12 years
- Children had to be able to understand and follow instructions
- Diplegic CP
- GMFSC I, II, III
Who cannot take part
- Treatment with botulinum toxin A in lower limb
- Rhizotomy done 6 months before the study
- Children with unstable seizures will be excluded
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
This study focuses on the effects of Functional Progressive Strength Training (FPST) on children with spastic cerebral palsy, a condition characterized by increased muscle tone that affects movement. Spastic cerebral palsy is one type of cerebral palsy, with others including dyskinetic, which involves involuntary movements, and ataxic, which affects coordination. FPST differs from traditional strength training by incorporating exercises that replicate everyday activities to integrate strength use in daily movements. The study uses an experimental design with participants aged 6-12 years, recruited from specialized centers. They are randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving FPST or a control group receiving standard care. The study aims to measure improvements in gait and mobility, assessed through various tools like step and stride length, cadence, and gait speed, alongside caregiver reports and direct observations. Statistical analyses will determine the effectiveness of FPST in enhancing motor function and walking capacity in these children.
The 2 groups in the trial
- Functional Progressive Strength TrainingTreatment being tested
group of 20 children with spastic cerebral palsy on which FPST techniques including 3 or 4 PRT sessions per week for 12 weekswill be applied.
- ControlOther group
group of 20 children with spastic cerebral palsy on which conventional physical therapy techniques will be applied
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- Effects of Functional Progressive Strength Training on Gait Parameters and Walking Capacity in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- Record updated
- 28 October 2024