Effects of Intensive Locomotor Treadmill Training on Gross Motor Function in Young Children With Neuromotor Impairment

University of the Pacific0 sites12 target enrollmentApril 2009

ConditionsCerebral Palsy

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: University of the Pacific
Enrollment: 12
Primary Endpoint: Gross Motor Function Measure Dimension D and E
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 13 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this project is to examine if early exposure to intensive, short-term locomotor treadmill training (LT) in young children with neuromotor impairment will help develop walking skills earlier, decrease the amount of outside assistance needed (such as a walker or crutches) as compared to children with neuromotor impairment who receive traditional physical therapy intervention.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

April 2009

End Date

September 2012

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of the Pacific

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•a diagnosis of CP with GMFCS levels I and II
•ages 9 to 36 months
•the ability to sit for at least 30 seconds unsupported in ring-sitting or W-sitting
•the ability to take ten consecutive steps when held on hands

Exclusion Criteria

•a diagnosis of a genetic syndrome
•independent ambulation without an assistive device
•previous or current use of treadmill intervention during physical therapy
•a medical contraindication for standing or walking defined by the physician 5) uncontrolled seizures
•a history of orthopedic surgery
•use of medication to control spasticity in the past 6 months

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Gross Motor Function Measure Dimension D and E

Time Frame: up to 4-months post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes

Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2(pre-intervention, 6-week post-intervention, 1-month post-intervention, 4-month post-intervention)
timed 10 meter walk test(pre-intervention, 6-week post-intervention, 1-month post-intervention, 4-month post-intervention)
Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory(pre-intervention, 6-week post-intervention, 1-month post-intervention, 4-month post-intervention)