Cerebral PalsyNCT04892576
Strength Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
A study testing Physical Therapy in people with Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
This study was set out to assess the effect of stretch-shortening (SSC) exercises on gait-symmetry and balance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP). Forty-two children with UCP were randomly allocated to the control group (n = 21, received standard physical rehabilitation) or the SSC group (n =21, received… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cerebral Palsy
- What is being tested?
- Physical Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 28 Oct 2018to 6 Nov 2019
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 8 to 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Unilateral cerebral palsy
- age from 8 to 12 years
- motor function level I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System
- Spasticity level 1 or 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
Who cannot join
- Structural deformities
- Musculoskeletal or neural surgery in the last year
- BOTOX injection in the last 6 months.
- cardiopulmonary disorders interfering with the ability to engage in exercise training
- hemispatial neglect
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Stretch-shortening Cycle Exercises: an Efficient Training Model for Optimizing Gait-symmetry and Balance Capabilities in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
This study was set out to assess the effect of stretch-shortening (SSC) exercises on gait-symmetry and balance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP). Forty-two children with UCP were randomly allocated to the control group (n = 21, received standard physical rehabilitation) or the SSC group (n =21, received standard rehabilitation plus SSC exercises). Both groups were assessed for ait-symmetry and balance pre and post-treatment.
Read the detailed description
Forty-two children with UCP were recruited from the Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic of Collee of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, King Khalid Hospital, and a tertiary referral hospital, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Their age ranged between 8 and 12 years, were functioning at levels I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System, and had spasticity level 1 or 1+ per the Modified Ashworth Scale. Children were excluded if they had fixed deformities, underwent neuromuscular or orthopedic surgery in the last 12 months, submitted to BOTOX injection in the past 6 months, attentional neglect, cardiopulmonary problems preventing them from performing high-intense exercise training.
Outcome measures
- Gait-symmetry Indices: Gait symmetry indices (Spatial and temporal) were measured through a 3D motion analysis system.
- Balance capabilities: several aspects of balance including sensory organization, reactive balance, and rhythmic weight shift were tested through a Pro Balance Master system.
The control and SSC groups received a standard rehabilitation program for 45 minutes, twice a week for eight consecutive weeks. The program comprised advanced balance training, and gait training exercises, postural and flexibility exercises, strength training exercises. Additionally, the SSC group received an SSC exercise program for 30 minutes, twice/week for eight weeks per the National Strength and Conditioning Association guidelines and American Academy of Pediatrics safety standards. The SSC program consisted of ten unilateral and bilateral lower limb plyometrics in the form of hopping/bounding/jumping activities. The SSC training was preceded by a warm-up for 5 minutes and ended up with a 5-min cooldown.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Being tested
- Physical Therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Palsy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Physical TherapyOther
The control group recieved the standard physical rehabilitation program conducted for 45 minutes, twice a week for eight consecutive weeks, and consisted of advanced balance training, gait training, postural and flexibility exercises, and strength training exercises.
The SSC group received the same program in addition to the SSC exercises for 30 minutes, two times per week for eight successive weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Active comparator | Participants in this group received the standard physical rehabilitation program. Receives: Other: Physical Therapy |
| SSC group | Experimental | Participants in this group received the standard physical rehabilitation program as the control group in addition to the SSC exercise program Receives: Other: Physical Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Gait symmetry
Gait symmetry indices (spatial and temporal) were measured about the step length and single-limb support time of the paretic and non-paretic leg through a 3D motion analysis system
Measured: 2 months
Balance Capabilities
Some aspects of balance capabilities including sensory organization, reactive balance, and rhythmic weight shift were measured through a Pro Balance Master sytem.
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 May 2021
- Study start28 Oct 2018
- Primary completion6 Nov 2019
- Study completion6 Nov 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cerebral PalsyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A prospective pre-test post-test randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ragab Kamal Elnaggar, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04892576
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RHPT/0018/0078
- Status last verified
- May 2021
- First submitted
- 14 May 2021
- Last updated
- 19 May 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Stretch-shortening Cycle Exercises: an Efficient Training Model for Optimizing Gait-symmetry and Balance Capabilities in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04892576
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RHPT/0018/0078
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Oct 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 6 Nov 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 May 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study was set out to assess the effect of stretch-shortening (SSC) exercises on gait-symmetry and balance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP). Forty-two children with UCP were randomly allocated to the control group (n = 21, received standard physical rehabilitation) or the SSC group (n =21, received standard rehabilitation plus SSC exercises). Both groups were assessed for ait-symmetry and balance pre and post-treatment.
Detailed description
Forty-two children with UCP were recruited from the Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic of Collee of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, King Khalid Hospital, and a tertiary referral hospital, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Their age ranged between 8 and 12 years, were functioning at levels I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System, and had spasticity level 1 or 1+ per the Modified Ashworth Scale. Children were excluded if they had fixed deformities, underwent neuromuscular or orthopedic surgery in the last 12 months, submitted to BOTOX injection in the past 6 months, attentional neglect, cardiopulmonary problems preventing them from performing high-intense exercise training.
Outcome measures
- Gait-symmetry Indices: Gait symmetry indices (Spatial and temporal) were measured through a 3D motion analysis system.
- Balance capabilities: several aspects of balance including sensory organization, reactive balance, and rhythmic weight shift were tested through a Pro Balance Master system.
The control and SSC groups received a standard rehabilitation program for 45 minutes, twice a week for eight consecutive weeks. The program comprised advanced balance training, and gait training exercises, postural and flexibility exercises, strength training exercises. Additionally, the SSC group received an SSC exercise program for 30 minutes, twice/week for eight weeks per the National Strength and Conditioning Association guidelines and American Academy of Pediatrics safety standards. The SSC program consisted of ten unilateral and bilateral lower limb plyometrics in the form of hopping/bounding/jumping activities. The SSC training was preceded by a warm-up for 5 minutes and ended up with a 5-min cooldown.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A prospective pre-test post-test randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | Active comparator | Other: Physical TherapyParticipants in this group received the standard physical rehabilitation program. |
| SSC group | Experimental | Other: Physical TherapyParticipants in this group received the standard physical rehabilitation program as the control group in addition to the SSC exercise program |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Unilateral cerebral palsy
- age from 8 to 12 years
- motor function level I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System
- Spasticity level 1 or 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Structural deformities
- Musculoskeletal or neural surgery in the last year
- BOTOX injection in the last 6 months.
- cardiopulmonary disorders interfering with the ability to engage in exercise training
- hemispatial neglect
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Physical TherapyThe control group recieved the standard physical rehabilitation program conducted for 45 minutes, twice a week for eight consecutive weeks, and consisted of advanced balance training, gait training, postural and flexibility exercises, and strength training exercises. The SSC group received the same program in addition to the SSC exercises for 30 minutes, two times per week for eight successive weeks | Other | Control group, SSC group |
Primary outcome
Gait symmetry
Time frame: 2 months
Gait symmetry indices (spatial and temporal) were measured about the step length and single-limb support time of the paretic and non-paretic leg through a 3D motion analysis system
Balance Capabilities
Time frame: 2 months
Some aspects of balance capabilities including sensory organization, reactive balance, and rhythmic weight shift were measured through a Pro Balance Master sytem.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 May 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Physical Therapy in people with Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 May 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Gait symmetry (time frame: 2 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 May 2021.