Effect of Core Stability Training on Segmental Trunk Control and Quality of Life in Children with Cerebral Palsy

NCT06822296 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/004816
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Spastic diplegia is a common shape of cerebral palsy that significantly affects trunk control and quality of life in children. Core stability training (CST) has been utilized as a potential intervention to improve the trunk function. This study investigated the effects of CST on segmental trunk control and quality of life in children with spastic diplegia. Forty children with spastic diplegia (age: 3 - 6 years) were randomly assigned to either a control group (n=20) receiving a selected physical therapy program or an experimental group (n=20) receiving the same program plus a 30-minute CST program three times weekly for 12 weeks. Segmental trunk control was assessed using the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCO) scale, and quality of life was measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). Both outcome measures were evaluated pre- and post-intervention.

Conditions

Spastic Diplegia; Cerebral Palsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control scale

  Higher scores mean a better outcome. Minimum Score: 0 (No control at any level) Maximum Score: 14 (Full control at all seven levels, each scoring 2)

  Baseline and after 12 weeks of training

• Quality of Life Inventory Scale

  Higher scores mean a better outcome. Minimum Score: 0 (poorest quality of life) Maximum Score: 100 (best quality of life)

  Baseline and after 12 weeks of training

Study Arms (2)

Core Stability Training

EXPERIMENTAL

receive an experimental intervention in form of functional exercises to improve core

Other: Designed rehabilitation program

Traditional physical therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Traditional physical therapy used to treat the same condition

Other: Physical Therapy

Interventions

Physical Therapy OTHER

Exercises to improve function of children with CP

Traditional physical therapy

Designed rehabilitation program OTHER

Program of exercises to enhance function

Core Stability Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 6 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• years
• to 1+ spasticity according to modified Ashworth scale
• level II and III according to GMFCs
• able to follow instructions and understand commands

You may not qualify if:

• significant visual or auditory problems
• fixed deformities
• Botox injection
• orthopedic surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, 12613, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Huang C, Chen Y, Chen G, Xie Y, Mo J, Li K, Huang R, Pan G, Cai Y, Zhou L. Efficacy and safety of core stability training on gait of children with cerebral palsy: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jan;99(2):e18609. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000018609.

  PMID: 31914039 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

Physical Therapy Modalities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Damage, Chronic; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 15, 2024
• First Posted: February 12, 2025
• Study Start: February 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 30, 2023
• Study Completion: September 30, 2023
• Last Updated: February 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2023-07

Locations

EG (1)