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Effect of Reciprocal Electrical Stimulation on Balance and Quality of Life in Hemiparetic CP

An interventional study of reciprocal electrical stimulation and physical therapy program in Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy, sponsored by Cairo University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 6 Years to 10 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-20.

Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Aug 2026, 3 months ago, but the record still lists the study as not yet recruiting.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
32
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
6 Years to 10 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

to investigate the effect of the reciprocal neuromuscular electrical stimulation on balance and quality of life in hemiparetic children

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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation is widely used to reduce spasticity and strengthen weak muscles.

Reciprocal electrical stimulation ( RES),which mimic natural agonist-antagonist muscle activation , is a promising too for neuromuscular re-education.

RES has been studied for knee stability in diplegic CP and ankle control in adults but its effect on static and dynamic balance in hemiparetic CP remain unexplored . so this study may be a guide in management of balance problems in children with hemiparesis

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Conditions studied

  • Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy

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Keywords

  • Reciprocal electrical stimulation
  • Hemiparesis
  • Balance
  • Quality of life
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In context

Paresis

468 studies on the registry are indexed under Paresis; 117 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 32 is below the median of 37 across 420 interventional studies indexed under Paresis.

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Lead sponsor

Cairo University is the lead sponsor of 4,941 studies on the registry; 1,458 are open to participants now.

Of its 37 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 5 (14%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
6 Years to 10 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • age range from 6 to10 years .
  • spasticity level 1 , 1+ in lower limb muscles according to Modified Ashworth Scale.
  • Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1.
  • Able to follow instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Affections of musculoskeletal system including fixed contractures.
  • Visual , auditory , vestibular ,sensory disorders or cerebellar disease .
  • Botox injection in the last 6 months in gastrocnemius
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
32 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    a group of hemiparetic children their balance is disturbed

    children diagnosed with hemiparetic CP will receive reciprocal electrical stimulation in combination with neurodevelopmental approach directed toward inhibiting abnormal muscle tone and abnormal reflexes and facilitation of postural control through reflex inhibiting positions using proximal and distal key points of control. * training for active trunk extension to improve posture control and balance . * Balance training from different positions ,from the quadruped position, kneeling ,half kneeling and standing position on mat and tilting board. * facilitation of protective reactions by applying a fast and large amplitude of stimulus to train saving reactions from sitting on roll and also from standing position by pushing the child to encourage the child to take protective steps either forward , backward .or sideways to regain balance. * approximation as a proprioceptive training applied in a slow and rhythmic manner for the upper limbs ,lower limbs , and trunk to control spasticity and

    Other: reciprocal electrical stimulation · Other: physical therapy program

  • Sham comparator
    children diagnosed with hemiparetic CP

    neurodevelopmental approach directed toward inhibiting abnormal muscle tone and abnormal reflexes and facilitation of postural control through reflex inhibiting positions using proximal and distal key points of control. * training for active trunk extension to improve posture control and balance . * Balance training from different positions ,from the quadruped position, kneeling ,half kneeling and standing position on mat and tilting board. * facilitation of protective reactions by applying a fast and large amplitude of stimulus to train saving reactions from sitting on roll and also from standing position by pushing the child to encourage the child to take protective steps either forward , backward .or sideways to regain balance. * approximation as a proprioceptive training applied in a slow and rhythmic manner for the upper limbs ,lower limbs , and trunk to control spasticity and stimulate the joint mechanoreceptors from semi reclined and quadruped positions.

    Other: physical therapy program

Interventions

  • Otherreciprocal electrical stimulation

    Mode (A) is selected to apply reciprocal neuromuscular electrical stimulation

    Also known as: Everyway-EV906

  • Otherphysical therapy program

    * neurodevelopmental approach directed toward inhibiting abnormal muscle tone and abnormal reflexes and facilitation of postural control through reflex inhibiting positions using proximal and distal key points of control. * training for active trunk extension to improve posture control and balance . * Balance training from different positions ,from the quadruped position, kneeling ,half kneeling and standing position on mat and tilting board. * facilitation of protective reactions by applying a fast and large amplitude of stimulus to train saving reactions from sitting on roll and also from standing position by pushing the child to encourage the child to take protective steps either forward , backward .or sideways to regain balance. * approximation as a proprioceptive training applied in a slow and rhythmic manner for the upper limbs ,lower limbs , and trunk to control spasticity and stimulate the joint mechanoreceptors from semi reclined and quadruped positions.

    Also known as: designed physical therapy program

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. balance change measured by humac balance system

    the ability to maintain a stable posture and preserve it in counter gravity position

    Time frame: 3 monthes

  2. quality of life change xby Egyptian quality of life questionnaire

    change in social, psychological and physical domains

    Time frame: 3 months

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 20, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07599267
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Responsible party
Noura Farouk Hammad (physical therapist, Cairo University) — Principal investigator
First posted
May 20, 2026
Start date
May 20, 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Aug 1, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Sep 15, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
May 20, 2026

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
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