Effects of Reflex Mediated Core Stability Exercise on Sensory Processing Skills and Gross Motor Function

NCT07729800 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/25/0705
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 26
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Current literature on DNS in CP primarily focuses on motor outcomes like postural control and balance. Therefore, there are fewer studies up to researcher's knowledge about DNS's impact on broad sensory processing skills in CP. The study will investigate the direct effect of reflex-mediated core stability exercises on a comprehensive range of sensory processing skills in children with CP.

Conditions

DNS; Sensory Processing Disorder; Gross Motor Function; Cerebral Palsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Sensory processing skills

  Sensory profiling was designed by an occupational therapist. The questionnaire assessing the sensory processing of children aged 3-10 was filled out by their parents or caregivers. It consisted of 125 items. The survey consisted of 14 subsections under 3 main headings. These main topics were sensory processing, modulation, and emotional behavioral responses.

  baseline and after 6 weeks

• Gross motor function

  The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) is a tool that has been developed to assess change in gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy aged 5 months to 16 years of age.

  baseline and after 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Reflex mediated core stability exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

the exercises are progressed over the six weeks and include positions such as: * Supine Lying * Prone Position * Side Lying Position * Quadripod Positio * Tripod Position * Squat

Other: Reflex mediated core stability exercise; Other: conventional therapy

conventional therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will be given 20 min of conventional therapy for 8 weeks, five times weekly. Therapy includes: Facilitatory techniques are used for gross motor control such as: * Quadruped activities * Crawling * Kneeling * Sitting * Walking It also incorporates exercises like: * Passive stretches for adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles in both limbs (three repetitions with a 10-second hold). * Active and passive range-of-motion exercises for the lower limbs in sitting and supine positions (three sets with 10 repetitions).

Other: conventional therapy

Interventions

Reflex mediated core stability exercise OTHER

The exercises are progressed over the six weeks and include positions such as: * Supine Lying * Prone Position * Side Lying Position * Quadripod Position * Tripod Position * Squat

Reflex mediated core stability exercise

conventional therapy OTHER

Participants will be given 20 min of conventional therapy for 8 weeks, five times weekly. Therapy includes: Facilitatory techniques are used for gross motor control such as: * Quadruped activities * Crawling * Kneeling * Sitting * Walking It also incorporates exercises like: * Passive stretches for adductors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles in both limbs (three repetitions with a 10-second hold). * Active and passive range-of-motion exercises for the lower limbs in sitting and supine positions (three sets with 10 repetitions).

Reflex mediated core stability exercise; conventional therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 4 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Children with both genders.
• Children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
• Children aged between 4-12 years (12).
• Children with spastic-type Cerebral Palsy (diplegic) classified within Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels III-V.
• Ability to understand and consistently follow simple verbal instructions.
• Informed written consent obtained from the child's legal parent or guardian.

You may not qualify if:

• Children with severe cognitive impairment.
• Severe muscle contracture \>10 degrees or bone deformity significantly limiting participation in exercises.
• Children with significant Communication Deficits
• Any operational procedure within the last six months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sehat Medical Complex Hanjarwal

Lahore, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Mahdieh L, Zolaktaf V, Karimi MT. Effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) training on functional movements. Hum Mov Sci. 2020 Apr;70:102568. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2019.102568. Epub 2020 Jan 13.

  PMID: 31950895 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Saifah Ashfaq, dpt

  ripah international university

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 5, 2026
• First Posted: July 28, 2026
• Study Start: April 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: July 20, 2026
• Study Completion: July 27, 2026
• Last Updated: July 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)