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RBR-5qzs8h
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Static Balance and Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy Submitted to Neuromuscular Block and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: Study Protocol for Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial

niversidade Node de Julho0 sitesJanuary 4, 2012

Overview

Phase
未知
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Cerebral palsy. Static balance. Physical therapy.
Sponsor
niversidade Node de Julho
Status
Active, not recruiting
Last Updated
2 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
January 4, 2012
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
2 years ago
Study Type
Intervention

Investigators

Sponsor
niversidade Node de Julho

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age between five and 12 years. Spastic, diplegic cerebral palsy. Motor function classified as Level I, II or III by the GMCFS. Independent ambulation with or without the need for a gait\-assistance device (walker or crutches). Dynamic equinus with indication for neuromuscular block with BT\-A in the triceps surae. Availability for physical therapy twice a week for four months. The following inclusion criteria will also apply to one group of children: 1\) degree of cooperation compatible with the administration of NMES and 2\) tolerance to NMES at a motor threshold level (visible muscle contraction).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Neurological or orthopedic conditions unrelated to cerebral palsy. Orthopedic surgery on the lower limbs in the 12 months prior to selection. Surgery scheduled during the period of the study. Equinus not reducible to neutral (ankle at 0 degrees) or incompatible with the use of orthoses following the application of BT\-A in the triceps surae.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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