Effect of Vibration on Shoulder Proximal Stability in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT07096089 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/004848
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objectives: Children with cerebral palsy have weak proximal stability which not only affects range of available motion but also reflects on distal dexterity. These have a great impact on their mobility and efficiency of daily living activities. Vibration has been regarded as an effective exercise method to improve muscle strength and endurance. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of vibration on shoulder proximal stability in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Fifty children with cerebral palsy from 4 to 9 years old participated in this study and were selected from the outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy. They were divided into two groups of equal sizes randomly. The control group received a conventional physical therapy program in addition to Sling exercise therapy, and the study group received the same conventional physical therapy program in addition to Sling exercise therapy (SET) and Whole-body vibration (WBV). Shoulder muscle strength was assessed for both groups by using Lafayette manual muscle tester before and after treatment.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Keywords

Cerebral palsy; Proximal stability; Shoulder; Whole body vibration

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Shoulder muscle strength

  Lafayette manual muscle tester In order to produce precise, objective, and dependable findings, the Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester (MMT) Model Number 01163 blends modern ergonomic design with accuracy and precision. The three cushioned stirrups that were interchangeable allowed for the confident and efficient use of recognized techniques while maintaining patient comfort. No other manual muscle test method uses the advancements found in the Lafayette MMT. The user may choose from an extensive array of variables through the interactive menus, including high and low threshold settings (to account for larger muscles or fingers), test periods ranging from one to ten seconds, and data storage. There is less chance of reading mistakes or selecting undesirable alternatives because of the wide, easy-to-read LCD screen that clearly shows all the information.

  4 to 6 months

Study Arms (2)

Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy

Procedure: Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy

Whole body vibration

EXPERIMENTAL

Whole body vibration

Procedure: Whole body vibration

Interventions

Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy PROCEDURE

The control group received a conventional physical therapy program in addition to sling exercise therapy (SET) for 60 minutes.

Conventional physical therapy program and Sling exercise therapy

Whole body vibration PROCEDURE

The study group received the same selected conventional physical therapy program in addition to sling exercise therapy (SET) given to the control group (for 30 minutes) besides whole body vibration (WBV) (for 30 minutes).

Whole body vibration

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 4 Years - 9 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• children with cerebral palsy affecting weight bearing of the upper limbs.
• Aged from 4 to 9 years.
• Both gender participated.
• Having grade 1 and 1+ spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale.

You may not qualify if:

• Congenital anomalies.
• Surgical or neurological disease of the upper limbs.
• Osteopenia or osteoporosis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Physical therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Office Post Cairo University Giza, 12613, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer at Department of Physical Therapy for Paediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

Model Details: Experimental trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 21, 2025
• First Posted: July 31, 2025
• Study Start: October 10, 2023
• Primary Completion: January 10, 2024
• Study Completion: April 10, 2024
• Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)