The Effect of Robot-assisted Walking Training on Motor Functions, Respiratory Parameters and Functional Capacity in Cerebral Palsy
Key facts
- Who runs it
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Where
- Türkiye1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- People taking part
- 24 people enrolled
- Started
- 20 Dec 2024
- Ended
- 22 May 2026
- Type of study
- Interventional, 2 groups
- Treatments tested
- robotic rehabilitation and intensive spirometry
- spirometer spirobank
- Record updated
- 13 March 2026
Who can take part
- Age
- 8 years to 18 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 8-18 years with a diagnosis of spastic type cerebral palsy (SP)
- Classified as Level I-III according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)
- Height ≥100 cm to ensure compatibility with robotic device braces
- Adequate cognitive and behavioral cooperation to participate in exercise sessions
Who cannot take part
- Musculoskeletal surgery within the past 12 months
- History of uncontrolled or irregular epilepsy/seizures
- Cardiovascular disease contraindicating exercise participation
- Botulinum Toxin A injection within the past 6 months
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
An informed consent form was prepared for families regarding the planned research. Permission and signatures were obtained from the parents of children aged 8-16 years who participated in the study.
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The study titled "The Effect of Robot-Assisted Walking Training on Motor Functions, Respiratory Parameters and Functional Capacity in Cerebral Palsy" is conducted by Physiotherapist Efe Alcan at the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. This master's thesis aims to evaluate motor functions, respiratory parameters, and functional capacity in daily life in children with ambulatory type Cerebral Palsy receiving neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)-based exercises, with or without additional robot-assisted walking training.
The primary objective is to determine the effectiveness of adding robot-assisted gait training to conventional neurodevelopmental treatment on motor and respiratory parameters. The scientific contribution of the study is the quantitative measurement of FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC values using a digital spirometer in children undergoing robot-assisted gait training, thereby providing objective pulmonary data in individuals with Cerebral Palsy.
Interventions include tandem walking, balance exercises, weight transfer exercises in hands-and-knees (cat-camel) position, and proprioceptive exercises. The experimental group additionally performs walking sessions using a robotic gait device. All interventions are supervised by Physiotherapist Efe Alcan and are not expected to involve significant risk.
Following completion of the 12-week intervention program, all baseline assessments are repeated to evaluate treatment-related changes.
A total of 24 children with Cerebral Palsy are expected to participate. Demographic data including age, sex, height, weight, education status, and relevant medical history are recorded at baseline. Participants attend two evaluation sessions (pre- and post-intervention) and a 40-minute rehabilitation session once weekly for 12 weeks.
The 2 groups in the trial
- ROBOTIC REHABILITATION GROUP APPLIED IN ADDITION TO NEURODEVELOPMENTAL TREATMENTTreatment being tested
LOKOHELP Electromechanical Walking Device was used. This device was developed for locomotor therapy with body weight support on the treadmill. LokoHelp enables individuals to develop correct posture, walking and turning ability without human support. This system provides weight support to the individual and allows them to walk in the correct pattern. In the meantime, a monitor shows us the individual's speed and the distance they have covered in meters during their walk. In order to integrate the individual into the system, they were dressed in clothing and shoes that were appropriate to their measurements.
Treatment: robotic rehabilitation and intensive spirometry and spirometer spirobank
- Only neurodevelopmental exercise groupTreatment being tested
This group was given 40 minutes of neurodevelopmental exercises. These exercises are listed as follows: Balance was worked on by transferring weight to the hips and legs in different positions. Step strategies towards different directions were worked on. If the patient can do it fully, active, if not, active assisted tandem walking exercises were worked on. Balance exercises were done on a balance board.
Treatment: spirometer spirobank
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Record updated
- 13 March 2026