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NCT Number: NCT05763212

Reverse Walking With And Without Whole Body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy

To determine the effects of reverse walking with and without Whole-body vibration on postural balance in children with cerebral palsy.

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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–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hussain memorial hospital lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

Current study concluded that reverse walking with and without whole body vibration were effective in improving postural balance, reach and quality of life in cerebral palsy children. However (whole body vibration+ reverse walking) provides more clinical benefits than reverse walking alone in improving postural balance, side reach and quality of life. Whereas both techniques were equally effective in improving forward reach in cerebral palsy children.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Aged 6-12 years

  • Confirm diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy
  • GMFCS level I & II
  • Both genders (28)

Exclusion criteria

  • o Visual impairment
  • Patients who can't follow command
  • Hearing impairment
  • Malignancy
  • Infection (such as Osteomyelitis)
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Lower extremity bones fracture
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Traumatic cases

Treatment and study plan

Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment

Other

Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment

Whole Body Vibration + Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment

Other

Whole Body Vibration + Reverse Walking+Baseline treatment

Primary outcomes

  1. Pediatric Balance Scale;

    Time frame: 12th week

    The pediatric balance scale is the modified version of the berg balance scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points

  2. Pediatric Reach Test (PRT) / Functional Reach Test (FRT)

    Time frame: 12th week

    The Pediatric Reach Test (PRT) is a modified form of the Functional Reach Test (FRT). The PRT measures side reaching as well as forward reaching in both sitting and standing positions.

Secondary outcomes

  1. CP QOL-Child

    Time frame: 12th week

    The CP QOL-Child was designed to assess the quality of life of children aged 4-12 years. There are two versions, including a primary caregiver/parent report for children aged 4 to 12 years; and a self-report for children aged 9 to 12 years(10).

    GMFCS level I & II GMFCS Level I

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects Of Reverse Walking With And Without Whole Body Vibration On Postural Balance And Quality Of Life In Children With Cerebral Palsy

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 10, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 29, 2023

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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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