Effects of Universal Exercise Unit Therapy With Task-oriented Training in CP Children

NCT06637579 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/24/0210
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Cerebral palsy is a problem that affects the development and motor skills caused by early non-progressive central nervous system damage. Muscle rigidity, spasticity, fragility, uncontrolled movement, or a combination of these abnormalities characterized it. Therapeutic usage of the universal exercise unit is common. Also called a spider cage or monkey cage. This device helps people with motor problems, especially cerebral palsy. This metal 3-dimensional contraption uses wires, rubber bands, pulleys, weights, and belts. The goal is to engage the vestibular and proprioceptive systems, which are necessary for balance, coordination, and awareness.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Children

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• GMFM 88 (gross motor function measure)

  GMFM is an assessment tool used to evaluate and measure gross motor function in CP

  6 weeks

• TIS (trunk impairment scale)

  TIS is a clinical assessment tool designed to evaluate trunk control

  6 weeks

• Pediatric Berg Balance Scale

  The Pediatric Balance Scale is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children

  6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A

EXPERIMENTAL

Group A received universal exercise unit therapy with task-oriented strength training.

Other: universal exercise unit therapy with task oriented strength training

Group B

EXPERIMENTAL

Group B received task-oriented training for gross motor functioning.

Other: Task-oriented training for gross motor functioning

Interventions

universal exercise unit therapy with task oriented strength training OTHER

Leg press, Sit to stand, Half knee rise, Lateral step up, Forward step up.

Group A

Task-oriented training for gross motor functioning OTHER

Standing transfer (hip abduction/adduction), Stair climbing (hip extension, calf raise), Walking and gait training, Reaching and grasping activities.

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 15 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Children who were spastic and able to understand and follow commands. Children aged 5-15 years old. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I-III. Youngsters are capable of walking and standing on their own.

You may not qualify if:

• Children with severe physical limitations and disabilities. Children with planned surgeries in the next 6 months. Any musculoskeletal or orthopedic conditions limiting participation in exercise programs.
• Kids with planned surgical or medical surgeries during the study period. Children with impaired cognition. Children with hearing impairment and visual impairment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sialkot Medical and Physiotherapy Center

Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• Muhammad Asrar Yousaf, M.phil

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Imran Amjad, PHD

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 10, 2024
• First Posted: October 15, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2024
• Study Completion: November 1, 2024
• Last Updated: October 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)