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NCT Number: NCT06822296

Effect of Core Stability Training on Segmental Trunk Control and Quality of Life in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Spastic diplegia is a common shape of cerebral palsy that significantly affects trunk control and quality of life in children. Core stability training (CST) has been utilized as a potential intervention to improve the trunk function. This study investigated the effects of CST on segmental trunk control and quality of life in children with spastic diplegia.

Forty children with spastic diplegia (age: 3 - 6 years) were randomly assigned to either a control group (n=20) receiving a selected physical therapy program or an experimental group (n=20) receiving the same program plus a 30-minute CST program three times weekly for 12 weeks. Segmental trunk control was assessed using the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCO) scale, and quality of life was measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). Both outcome measures were evaluated pre- and post-intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Spastic Diplegia Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Nervous System Diseases

Age range

3 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, 12613, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 3-6 years
  • 1 to 1+ spasticity according to modified Ashworth scale
  • level II and III according to GMFCs
  • able to follow instructions and understand commands

Exclusion criteria

  • significant visual or auditory problems
  • fixed deformities
  • Botox injection
  • orthopedic surgery

Treatment and study plan

Physical Therapy

Other

Exercises to improve function of children with CP

Designed rehabilitation program

Other

Program of exercises to enhance function

Primary outcomes

  1. Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control scale

    Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks of training

    Higher scores mean a better outcome. Minimum Score: 0 (No control at any level) Maximum Score: 14 (Full control at all seven levels, each scoring 2)

  2. Quality of Life Inventory Scale

    Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks of training

    Higher scores mean a better outcome. Minimum Score: 0 (poorest quality of life) Maximum Score: 100 (best quality of life)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Core Stability Training on Segmental Trunk Control and Quality of Life in Children with Spastic Diplegia: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 12, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 12, 2025

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