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NCT Number: NCT06750081

Cross-Training and Locomotor Abilities in Cerebral Palsy

The purpose was to investigate the effect of cross-training as a method of unilateral motor priming on locomotor abilities in children with spastic unilateral cerebral palsy.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy (CP) Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Hemiplegia Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Paralysis Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Spastic Hemiparesis

Age range

6 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, 12613, Egypt

About this study

Thirty children with spastic unilateral cerebral palsy were recruited from different rehabilitation centers. They were assigned randomly into two groups. Children in the control group (A) were engaged in a selected physical therapy program while those in the experimental group (B) received cross-training program followed by application of the same selected physical therapy program received by group (A). The treatment programs were conducted five times per week for six successive weeks. Measurements obtained included active ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (AROM), and the speed of walking obtained by 10-meter walking test. These measures were recorded two times: pre- and post-treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Spasticity grade 1 to 1+, according to the Modified Ashworth Scale.
  • Can stand and walk autonomously.
  • Able to follow verbal commands and instructions.

Exclusion criteria

  • Fixed musculoskeletal deformities
  • significant cognitive disorders
  • significant perceptual disorders
  • significant auditory disorders
  • significant visual disorders

Treatment and study plan

Physical Therapy

Other

Exercises to improve locomotor abilities of children with CP

Designed rehabilitation program

Other

Program of exercises to enhance abilities

Primary outcomes

  1. active ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (AROM)

    Time frame: Baseline and at the end - through study completion, an average of 1 year

  2. 10-meter walking test

    Time frame: Baseline and at the end - through study completion, an average of 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Cross-Training on Locomotor Abilities in Children with Spastic Hemiparesis

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Dec 27, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 27, 2024

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