Compare The Effectiveness of SCT and PNF In Children With Cerebral Palsy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy

• Registration Number: NCT06851117
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the comparative effectiveness of Spider Cage Therapy (SCT) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) in managing motor impairments in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Cerebral palsy often leads to motor deficits that limit movement and impair functionality.

Detailed Description

SCT and PNF are therapeutic interventions that target these motor challenges but use distinct approaches. Spider Cage Therapy will involve the use of elastic cords within a supportive frame (the "spider cage") to stabilize the child, enhancing postural control and enabling dynamic movement training. This approach is expected to improve balance and alignment, promoting functional mobility. In contrast, PNF will focus on neuromuscular reeducation through specific movement patterns intended to enhance strength, coordination, and flexibility. By comparing SCT and PNF, this study aims to identify their respective impacts on motor function improvements, particularly in gross motor skills, balance, and postural stability, potentially guiding future rehabilitation protocols for children with CP.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-28
• Primary Completion: 2024-04-20
• Study Completion: 2024-08-28
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-24
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

• Children aged 4-12 years.
• Clinical diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
• Classified within Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I to III.
• Ability to follow instructions and participate in therapy sessions.

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe cognitive impairments hindering participation.
• Severe musculoskeletal deformities or recent surgeries.
• Other medical conditions contraindicating participation in physical therapy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66	12 Months	Five levels and each has different nbr of questions each having 0- 3 score 0 no movement 3 complete movement
Paedetric balance scale	12 months	14 items each have 0-4 score total 56 0 totally dependent 4 independently can prrform movement
Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM)	12 months	for overall functional independence (FIM) it has total 18 items 13 relatesd to mobilty and 5 regarding cognition Each has1- 7 score where reports total dependence and 7 shows complete independence

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan