NCT06973213

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effects of core stabilization exercises on balance and upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). A total of 36 children aged 5 to 12 years with CP were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Both groups received standard physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and occupational therapy five days a week for four weeks. In addition, the intervention group performed daily core stabilization exercises for approximately 45 minutes. The study assessed balance using the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale and the Trunk Control Measurement Scale, and upper extremity function using the Box and Block Test and the Assisting Hand Assessment before and after the treatment period.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
36

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2024

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2024

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 20, 2024

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 27, 2024

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 7, 2025

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 15, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

May 15, 2025

Status Verified

May 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

May 7, 2025

Last Update Submit

May 7, 2025

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy (CP)Upper Extremity FunctionCore Stabilization Exercise TherapyBalanceTrunk Stability

Keywords

cerebral palsyupper extremity functioncore stabilization exercisesbalance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA)

    From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

control

NO INTERVENTION

intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Other: core exercises

Interventions

core exercisesOTHER

the intervention group underwent approximately 45 minutes of core stabilization exercises daily.

intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age5 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kocaeli University,Vocational School of Kocaeli Health Services, Kocaeli University, Umuttepe Campus, 41380, Kocaeli, TURKEY.

Kocaeli, Izmit, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Kucuk KE, Cekmece C. The Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Upper Extremity Function and Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Jun 17;13(12):1454. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13121454.

    PMID: 40565481DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Damage, ChronicBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assist. Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 7, 2025

First Posted

May 15, 2025

Study Start

March 1, 2024

Primary Completion

December 20, 2024

Study Completion

December 27, 2024

Last Updated

May 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)