Structured Home-Based Exercise Program for Ambulant Cerebral Palsy in Improving Ambulation Functio

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001013459
• Lead Sponsor: Institute of Research Management & Monitoring (IPPP), University of Malaya

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-08-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 19

Inclusion Criteria

1- Children with CP
2- Age 7-18 years old
3- GMFCS I-III
4- Received standard rehabilitation therapy
5- Able to follow at least 2 steps command

Exclusion Criteria

1-Unable to comprehend even 2 steps command
2-Not undergoing any rehabilitation therapy
3-Does not agree for participation in study
4-Received any surgical intervention or botulinum toxin injection last 3 months before study participation
5-Received home based private physiotherapy service
6-Staying far, outside Klang Valley

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
6-minute walk test (6MWT) to assess walking speed and calculate the physiological cost index (PCI) which derived by walking HR-resting HR/ walking speed <br><br>*HR is monitored during 6MWT by using a polar watch for paediatric population. <br><br>[Primary outcome measure will be assessed: <br><br>1) Every week for 1 month (4 weeks) before start of intervention as baseline measures <br>2) 3 times during intervention period (8 weeks) on 3rd, 6th and 9th week<br>3) 2 times post intervention at 1st month and 3rd month post intervention];2) Gross Motor Function Measure GMFM-66 (component D&E) [Primary outcome measure will be assessed: <br><br>1) Every week for 1 month (4 weeks) before start of intervention as baseline measures <br>2) 3 times during intervention period (8 weeks) on 3rd, 6th and 9th week<br>3) 2 times post intervention at 1st month and 3rd month post intervention]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1) Activities of daily living in ambulation and hand function using Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)[PEDI will be assessed during the:<br>1) 3 times during intervention period (8 weeks) on 3rd, 6th and 9th week<br>2) 2 times post intervention at 1st month and 3rd month post intervention];Children Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) questionnaire <br>[Children Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) questionnaire will be assessed: <br><br>1) Once at baseline before intervention <br>2) Once post intervention at week 9th<br>]