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Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Key facts

Who runs it
Cairo University
Where
Egypt1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
Trial code
Status
Active, not recruiting
People taking part
20 people, planned
Started
15 Jan 2025
Ended
15 Aug 2025
Type of study
Observational
Treatments tested
  • Lafayette
Record updated
9 April 2025

Who can take part

Age
6 years to 8 years
Sex
Women and men
Healthy volunteers
Cannot take part

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

  • • Diagnosed with diplegic CP; Ages 6 - 8 years; GMFCS Levels I-II (indicating they are ambulatory); Able to follow instructions and participate in strength and gait assessments

Who cannot take part

  • • Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments affecting participation; Musculoskeletal conditions or recent orthopedic surgery that could interfere with hip function; Use of assistive devices for ambulation

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About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Understanding the relationship between hip extensor strength and gait speed could provide a basis for targeted interventions. This feasibility study will establish whether the handheld dynamometer can reliably measure hip extensor strength and if this strength correlates with gait speed in children with diplegic CP.

The group in the trial

  • study group

    Treatment: Lafayette

Data and sources

Registry record
Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Official title
Exploring the Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Pilot Study
Record updated
9 April 2025