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NCT Number: NCT07289386

Effect of IASTM in Children With Diplegia

The aim was to evaluate the effect of using IASTM on passive ROM of the lower limbs and joint angles during gait in children with spastic diplegic CP. Methods: Thirty children with diplegic CP were randomly divided into 2 groups: a control group (which received a selected physical therapy program) and the study group (which received IASTM therapy in addition to the selected physical therapy program). They were treated three times weekly for six weeks. Passive ROM and active ROM during gait were assessed using a digital goniometer and Kinovea analysis software, respectively, before and after the proposed treatment period.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy (CP) Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Nervous System Diseases

Age range

5 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Physical Therapy

Giza, Egypt

About this study

Methods: Thirty children with diplegic CP were randomly divided into 2 groups: a control group (which received a selected physical therapy program) and the study group (which received IASTM therapy in addition to the selected physical therapy program). They were treated three times weekly for six weeks. Passive ROM and active ROM during gait were assessed using a digital goniometer and Kinovea analysis software, respectively, before and after the proposed treatment period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Children aged from 5 to 8 years old.
  • spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+, according to Modified Ashworth Scale
  • Children at level II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System
  • They achieved independent walking with or without assistive device
  • able to follow instructions and understand commands.

Exclusion criteria

  • Fixed muscle contractures or fixed bone deformities in the lower limb.
  • Botox injection for the last six months.
  • Orthopedic surgeries for the last year.
  • Children with infectious diseases.
  • Skin infection, seizures, and any lower limb soft tissue injury.

Treatment and study plan

IASTM therapy in addition to the selected physical therapy program

Procedure

The designed IASTM therapy was applied for 8-10 minutes per session, three times per week (every other day), for six successive weeks in addition to the selected physical therapy program was applied for one hour per session, three times per week (every other day), for six successive weeks

Selected physical therapy program

Procedure

The selected physical therapy program was applied for one hour per session, three times per week (every other day), for six successive weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Active range of motion

    Time frame: six weeks

    measured by 2D gait analysis

Secondary outcomes

  1. passive range of motion

    Time frame: six weeks

    measured by a digital goniometer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Gait in Children With Spastic Diplegia

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Dec 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 17, 2025

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