Efficacy of Lower Extremity Mirror Therapy on Balance in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: HEMIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY
• Interventions: Other: MIRROR THERAPY

• Registration Number: NCT04227262
• Lead Sponsor: South Valley University

Brief Summary

The study will be conducted to assess the efficacy of mirror therapy on balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Detailed Description

Hemiplegic cerebral palsy in the most common type of cerebral palsy that has permanent motor disorders and associated with life-long disability. the aim of study to assess the efficacy of mirror therapy on balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Seventy child with hemiplegic cerebral were enrolled in this study and were assessed for eligibility. Their aged ranged from eight to twelve years. The children were assigned randomly into two equal groups. Group (a) control group received traditional physical therapy program. And group (b) study group received the same traditional physical therapy program in addition to mirror therapy three times / weak for three successful months. Biodex balance system was used to assess balance pre and post treatment. All children were assisted before and after three months of intervention.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-12-01
• Status Verified: 2020-01
• Study First Submitted: 2020-01-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-01-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-01-09
• Study First Posted: 2020-01-13
• Last Update Posted: 2020-01-13
• Primary Completion: 2020-03-01
• Study Completion: 2020-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

• Children's aged ranged from eight to twelve years.
• Children participated in this study will from both sexes.
• Their degree of spasticity will ranged from mild to moderate according to Modified Ashworth Scale.
• Children with stable medical and psychological status.
• Children able to follow the verbal commands or instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

• children with visual or auditory problems.
• Children with history of epilepsy.
• Children with history of surgical interference in lower limbs less than one year.
• Medically unstable children especially with cardiovascular disorders.
• Mentally retarded children.
• un-cooperative children.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
the study group	MIRROR THERAPY	group (b) study group received the same traditional physical therapy program in addition to mirror therapy three times / weak for three successful months.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Over All Stability Index	Over All Stability Index will be assessed at day 90.	the ability of child to maintain his balance in all directions
Antro-posterior stability index	Antro-posterior stability index will be assessed at day 90.	the ability of child to maintain his balance from forward to backward direction
Mediolateral Stability Index	Mediolateral Stability Index will be assessed at day 90.	the ability of child to maintain his balance from side to side directions

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

South Valley University, Faculty of Physical Therapy; 🇪🇬 Qinā, Qina, Egypt