Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

NCT06913114 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005620
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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. 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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Hip Extensor Strength

  Hip extensor strength measured using a Lafayette handheld dynamometer.

  4 months

Study Arms (1)

study group

Diagnostic Test: Lafayette

Interventions

Lafayette DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The Lafayette handheld dynamometer data correlates with the measurements taken using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) or not.

study group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 8 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children with diplegic CP who can walk

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cairo University, Faculty of Physical Therapy

Cairo, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral palsy, spastic, diplegic

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 29, 2025
• First Posted: April 6, 2025
• Study Start: January 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2025
• Study Completion: August 15, 2025
• Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

EG (1)