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NCT Number: NCT00552721

Physical Therapy After Anti-spastic Treatment in Children With Cerebral Palsy

It is the primary purpose of this pilot study to investigate if physical therapy with strength training is better at improving muscle and gait function after anti-spastic treatment with Botulinum toxin compared to physical therapy without strength training in children with cerebral palsy. The investigators hypothesize that it is.

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Key information

Conditions

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

7 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital

Hvidovre, DK-2650, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • cerebral palsy (diplegia and hemiplegia)
  • indication for anti-spastic treatment with Botulinum toxin

Exclusion criteria

  • fixed contractures

Treatment and study plan

Physical therapy with strength training

Other

12 weeks of physical therapy after Botulinum-toxin treatment (two 45-min sessions/week) with an emphasis on strength training.

Physical therapy without strength training

Other

12 weeks of physical therapy after Botulinum-toxin treatment (two 45-min sessions/week) without strength training.

Primary outcomes

  1. Three-dimensional gait analysis

    Time frame: 12 weeks

  2. Selective motor control

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Spasticity (modified Ashworth)

    Time frame: 12 weeks

  2. Range of motion

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hvidovre University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Physical Therapy With Versus Without Strength Training After Botulinum-toxin Treatment in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Important dates

Study start
2007
Study completion
2009
First posted
Nov 2, 2007
Registry last updated
Sep 7, 2009

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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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