Diplegic Spastic Cerebral PalsyNCT06913114
Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
An observational study of Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 8 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- What is being tested?
- Lafayette
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2025to 15 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 6 to 8 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Study population: Children with diplegic CP who can walk
Who may be able to join
- • Diagnosed with diplegic CP
- Ages 6 - 8 years
- GMFCS Levels I-II (indicating they are ambulatory)
- Able to follow instructions and participate in strength and gait assessments
Who cannot join
- • Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments affecting participation
- Musculoskeletal conditions or recent orthopedic surgery that could interfere with hip function
- Use of assistive devices for ambulation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Exploring the Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Pilot Study
The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Understanding the relationship between hip extensor strength and gait speed could provide a basis for targeted interventions. This feasibility study will establish whether the handheld dynamometer can reliably measure hip extensor strength and if this strength correlates with gait speed in children with diplegic CP.
- Conditions
- Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- Being tested
- Lafayette
- Medical subject headings
- Cerebral palsy, spastic, diplegic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
LafayetteDiagnostic test
The Lafayette handheld dynamometer data correlates with the measurements taken using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) or not.
LafayetteDiagnostic test
Lafayette handheld dynamometer.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Lafayette |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Hip Extensor Strength
Hip extensor strength measured using a Lafayette handheld dynamometer.
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Apr 2025
- Study start15 Jan 2025
- Primary completion1 May 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Diplegic Spastic 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Esraa Abd Elaziz Anter, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06913114
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005620
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 29 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring the Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Pilot Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06913114
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005620
- Conditions
- Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Apr 2025 (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.
The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Understanding the relationship between hip extensor strength and gait speed could provide a basis for targeted interventions. This feasibility study will establish whether the handheld dynamometer can reliably measure hip extensor strength and if this strength correlates with gait speed in children with diplegic CP.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study group | – | Diagnostic Test: Lafayette |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 8 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Children with diplegic CP who can walk
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- • Diagnosed with diplegic CP
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- • Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments affecting participation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteThe Lafayette handheld dynamometer data correlates with the measurements taken using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) or not. | Diagnostic test | study group |
| LafayetteLafayette handheld dynamometer. | Diagnostic test | study group |
Primary outcome
Hip Extensor Strength
Time frame: 4 months
Hip extensor strength measured using a Lafayette handheld dynamometer.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Apr 2025.
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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?
An observational study of Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2025. 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 Egypt. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Hip Extensor Strength (time frame: 4 months). 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 9 Apr 2025.