An interventional study of Applying additional weight in Cerebral Palsy, Gait, Spastic and Motor Disorders, sponsored by University of Thessaly. Completed at 1 site in Greece. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 15 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-07-11.
Sponsored by University of Thessaly · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of applying additional weight in the improvement of the crouch gait pattern in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
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The children who participated in the study, aged 12 - 15 years old, were diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, level III according to the classification of the GMFCS.
Exclusion Criteria:
From the study, they were excluded:
Conventional physiotherapy and training with applying additional weight
Other: Applying additional weight
Treadmill training with and without weight (15 minutes of 3 times/ per week for 16 weeks).
Kinovea
Kinovea is a 2D video annotation tool designed for kinematic analysis. Assessment of knee angle during stance phase.
Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
Gross Motor Function Measure 88 (GMFM-88)
An assessment tool designed and evaluated to measure changes in gross motor function over time in children with cerebral palsy. Unit of Measure: Scoring Options (0, 1, 2, 3, or "not tested") // (higher scores - better outcome)
Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
Timed Up and Go
The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) assesses mobility, balance, walking ability, and fall risk in disabled children. Unit of measure: seconds of completion (higher scores - worse outcomes)
Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
Sit to Stand (STS) test of the NeuroCom® Balance Master®
A cutting-edge technology used at Balance and Mobility Therapy to accurately assess and treat balance disorders.
Time frame: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
Plan to share: No
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