Task-oriented Training Versus Group Circuit Training in Children With Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

NCT07420244 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: UOL/IREB/25/15/03/31
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Cerebral palsy is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects movement, posture, and functional abilities in children. This randomized controlled trial focuses on comparing the effects of task-oriented circuit training and group circuit training on functional performance and functional capacity in children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Outcomes will be measured using the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) and the Activities Scale for Kids-Capability version (ASK-C). The findings of this study may help identify effective rehabilitation strategies for improving functional outcomes in children with cerebral palsy.

Conditions

Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Functional Performance

  Functional performance will be assessed using the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88), which evaluates gross motor abilities across five dimensions (lying/rolling, sitting, crawling/kneeling, standing, walking/running). Ordinal scale 0-3 (0=does not initiate, 3=completes), resulting in a percentage score (0-100%) for each dimension and total score.

  From baseline to the end of treatment at 16 weeks

• Functional Capacity

  Functional capacity will be measured using the Activities Scale for Kids-Capability version (ASK-C), a validated questionnaire assessing a child's ability to perform daily activities. This scale consists of 30 items, each rated on a 5-point ordinal scale. 0= with no problem 1. with a little problem 2. with a moderate problem 3. with a big problem 4. I could not The final score ranges from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating better functional outcomes

  From baseline to the end of treatment at 16 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Task-Oriented Circuit Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive task-oriented circuit training combined with conventional physical therapy.

Other: Task-Oriented Circuit Training

Group Circuit Training Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group will receive a combination of group circuit training and conventional physical therapy.

Other: Group Circuit Training

Interventions

Task-Oriented Circuit Training OTHER

Task-oriented circuit training will include goal directed functional tasks such as sit-to-stand activities, balance tasks, walking-related activities, and functional mobility tasks arranged in a circuit format. The intervention will focus on improving functional performance through repetitive practice of meaningful tasks.

Task-Oriented Circuit Training Group

Group Circuit Training OTHER

Group circuit training will consist of structured exercise stations that focus on strength, balance, endurance, and gross motor activities, all performed in a group setting. Exercises will be performed in a circuit format under therapist supervision.

Group Circuit Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Children diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.
• Age between 7 and 12 years.
• Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level II or III.
• Both genders.
• Lower limb spasticity graded between 1 and 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• No serious or recurrent medical complications.

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of fixed orthopedic deformities affecting balance or movement.
• Visual, auditory, vestibular, or perceptual deficits.
• History of seizures or epilepsy.
• Orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin injections within the past 6 months.
• Participation in other structured rehabilitation programs during the study period.
• Presence of neuromuscular disorders other than cerebral palsy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Lahore: lead

Study Officials

• Noor Fatima, MSPT- Neurology

  University of Lahore

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Noor Fatima, MSPT Neurology

CONTACT

03026699547; 70076588@student.uol.edu.pk

Dr. Wardah Rauf Physiotherapist, DPT, MSPT-N

CONTACT

noor_fatima28@outlook.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 21, 2025
• First Posted: February 19, 2026
• Study Start: March 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share