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NCT Number: NCT05158634

Relationship of Trunk Control and Endurance with Balance and Functional Mobility in Cerebral Palsy

It is predicted by studies that the motor and cognitive performance disorders seen in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) may lead to loss of balance, postural control and mobility. At the same time, trunk muscle fatigue seen in children with CP is a critical motor problem and may cause deficits in adjusting the proper connection between the trunk and pelvis stabilizers.These deficits can lead to impairments in balance, postural control and mobility. Considering the relationship between the deficits seen in children with CP and postural control and postural control with the trunk, the idea that there is a need for studies that evaluate the trunk in every way and reveal its relationship with balance, postural control and mobility in order to organize the rehabilitation program effectively in children with CP. Therefore, in the planning of our study, it was aimed to evaluate trunk control and endurance in children with CP and to examine their relationship with balance and functional mobility parameters, as well as to reveal their relationship with functional health and quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

6 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Istanbul Universitesi-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Volunteer Be between the ages of 6-18 Being at level 1 and 2 according to Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) (Level 1-2).

To have the cognitive skills to understand and apply the evaluation parameters.

Exclusion criteria

Participants diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy having cognitive disorders Participants diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy having vision or hearing problems Participants diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy have a history of trauma such as botox or muscle relaxation operation and / or fracture at least 6 months before participating in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Evaluations

Other

Within the scope of the study, the participants will be evaluated for 30 minutes in a single session. The participants' trunk stabilization and endurance, balance, functional mobility, upper extremity endurance, functional health and quality of life will be questioned by questionnaires, scales and tests. Evaluation will begin with a literature-supported demographic data form prepared for the participants.

Assessments to be made are listed below. Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) Time Up and Go test (TUG) Trunk Flexor Test (TFT) The Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI)

Primary outcomes

  1. Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS)

    Time frame: Baseline

    TCMS consists of static sitting balance, dynamic sitting control (Selective motor control and dynamic reaching) sections. The scale consists of 15 items in total and is divided into five, seven and three items. All items are evaluated bilaterally and scored on a 2, 3 or 4 point rank scale. TCMS total score is between 0-58 and the higher the score, the better the performance. Participants' trunk stabilization will be evaluated with TCMS.

  2. Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)

    Time frame: Baseline

    The five-level consists of 14 elements such as sitting balance, standing balance, standing up from sitting, moving from standing to sitting, transfers, stepping, reaching, turning and jumping. Each item is scored between 0-4 points. High scores indicate better performance. Participants' balance will be evaluated with PBS.

  3. Time Up and Go (TUG)

    Time frame: Baseline

    The participant sitting on the floor without arm support, hip and knee flexed at 90 degrees and feet on the ground are asked to stand up, walk 3 meters, turn around and sit on the chair. The test is applied 3 times, the time is recorded and the average of 3 trials is taken. Participants' functional mobility will be evaluated with TUG.

  4. Trunk Endurance

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the test performed to evaluate trunk endurance, the starting position is trunk flexed to 60 degrees (supported by a foam wedge), hips and knees flexed to 90 degrees, and feet in a stable position. In the test position, after the wedge is lifted, the participant is asked to try to keep the body in the flexion position at 60 degrees as much as possible and the time is recorded in seconds. The trunk endurance of the participants will be evaluated with the Trunk Flexor Test.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Modified Push-up Test

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the test used to evaluate the endurance of the upper extremities, in the starting position, individuals are asked to lie in a prone position, take their hands at shoulder level, flex their elbows to the side of the trunk, and bring their knees to 90 degrees of flexion. Then, while in this position, they are asked to raise the head, shoulders and trunk for 30 seconds, with the elbows in full extension. The number of repetitions of the movement for 30 seconds is recorded. Participants' upper extremity endurance will be evaluated with the Modified Push-up Test.

  2. Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI)

    Time frame: Baseline

    PODCI has 2 parent forms (child and adolescent) and adolescent forms consisting of the same questions. The test is a Likert-type scale and consists of 5 parts: Upper Extremity Functions-UEF, Physical Function and Sport-FFS, Transfer and Basic Mobility-TM, Pain-RA and Happiness / Satisfaction-MM, as well as Expectations-TB section where expectations from treatment are questioned. Each section is calculated between 0-100. Participants' quality of life will be evaluated with PODCI.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Relationship of Trunk Control and Endurance with Balance and Functional Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Dec 15, 2021
Registry last updated
Jan 14, 2025

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