Effect of a lower limb strength training program on physical functioning in children with cerebral palsy

• Conditions: spastic children; Spastic diplegia and hemiplegia; 10028037

• Registration Number: NL-OMON31736
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Children with spastic hemiplegia and diplegia, with GMFCS levels I, II and III (ambulant with and without aids, Palissano 1997) and aged from 6 to 13 years, will participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Children will be excluded if they have instable seizures, if they received (surgical) treatment for spasticity or surgical procedures up to 4 months prior to the study (or planned in the study period), if there is an expected change in medication during the study period, or if they suffer of other diseases that interfere with physical activity (judged by the physician).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Physical functioning is evaluated using the Gross Motor Function Measure,<br /><br>functional tests, walking ability, and a mobility questionnaire. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Muscle strength of the lower limbs is tested using hand held dynamometry and<br /><br>functional tests, and spasticity is determined with the spasticity test, based<br /><br>on the modified Tardieu scale.</p><br>