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NCT Number: NCT06481722

Knee Joint Angle Affect Muscle Architecture in Children With Cerebral Palsy

To determine if there is an effect of knee joint angle on muscle architecture in children with spastic cerebral palsy

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Key information

Conditions

Spastic Cerebral Palsy Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Muscle Hypertonia Muscle Spasticity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

3 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mostafa S Ali

Giza, Married, 12668, Egypt

About this study

To determine if there is an effect of knee joint angle on muscle architecture in children with spastic cerebral palsy

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • A diagnosis of spastic diplegia CP.
  • Age from 3 to 6 years.
  • Spasticity grade 1 and 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth scale.
  • Level III motor function according to the Growth Motor Function Classification System.
  • Hamstring muscle tightness.
  • Able to understand and follow instructions.

Exclusion criteria

  • Epilepsy.
  • Significant visual or auditory problems according to medical reports (audio-vestibular and ophthalmic examination).
  • Structural or fixed soft tissue deformities of the lower extremities.
  • Neurological or orthopedic surgery in the past 12 months.
  • Botox injection in the lower extremities in the past 6 months.

Treatment and study plan

cerebral palsy

Other

no intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Fascicle length

    Time frame: 3 months

    Fascicle length will be measured by ultrasonography

  2. knee joint angle will be measured by digital Goniometer

    Time frame: 3 months

    knee joint angle will be measured by digital Goniometer

  3. pennation angle

    Time frame: 3 months

    pennation angle will be measured by ultrasonography

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Does Knee Joint Angle Affect Muscle Architecture in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy?

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 1, 2024
Registry last updated
Jul 1, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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