Kinesiotaping Versus Functional Electrical Stimulation on Equinus Deformity

Not Applicable

• Conditions: EQUINUS DEFORMITY

• Registration Number: NCT06953284
• Lead Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University

Brief Summary

Effect of FES Versus No FES intervention. A statistically significant between-group difference in activity in favor of FES was reported for all 3 studies, immediately after the intervention period. This difference represented a 30% to 32% greater increase in activity compared with no FES intervention. A follow-up measurement was reported for 1 study, but no data were reported.

Effect of FES Versus Activity Training. Both studies reported a statistically nonsignificant between-group difference in activity compared with activity training, immediately after the intervention period. One study included a follow-up measurement, but no data were reported

Detailed Description

This study will be conducted at the Outpatient clinics, Faculty of Physical

Therapy Kafrelsheikh University to prove the effect of core stability exercises on standing , balance and gait in diplegic CP children.

the children will be randomly allocated by simple random method via choosing one of two wrapped cards representing the two treatment groups, which are: Group (A): will receive core stability exercises in addition to the designed physiotherapy program.

Group (B): will receive the designed physiotherapy program only . Inclusion criteria

Children will be included in the study if they fulfil the following criteria:

1. A medical diagnosis of diplegic CP made by paediatricians or pediatric neurologists.

2. Children with spasticity grades ranged from 1 to 1+ according to MAS.

3. Their age range from 4 to 10 years.

1. Children were level I or II on the Gross Motor Function Classifcation System (GMFCS) 5.No orthopedic surgeries.

Exclusion criteria

Children will be excluded from the study if:

1. They had a permanent deformity (bony or soft tissue contractures).

2. Children having visual or auditory defects.

3. Children who had Botox application to the lower extremity in the past 6 months or had undergone a previous surgical intervention to ankle and knee.

4. A history of epileptic seizure and any diagnosed cardiac or orthopaedic disability that may prevent the use of assessment methods.

5. Children who are absent in two successive sessions.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-04-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-04-23
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-01
• Study Start: 2025-05-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-12
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-15
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-20
• Study Completion: 2025-08-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. A medical diagnosis of diplegic CP made by paediatricians or pediatric neurologists.

  2. Children with spasticity grades ranged from 1 to 1+ according to MAS. 3. Their age range from 4 to 10 years.

  3. Children were level I or II on the Gross Motor Function Classifcation System (GMFCS) 5.No orthopedic surgeries

Exclusion Criteria

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1. They had a permanent deformity (bony or soft tissue contractures).
2. Children having visual or auditory defects.
3. Children who had Botox application to the lower extremity in the past 6 months or had undergone a previous surgical intervention to ankle and knee.
4. A history of epileptic seizure and any diagnosed cardiac or orthopaedic disability that may prevent the use of assessment methods.
5. Children who are absent in two successive sessions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. balance	3 months	pediatric balance scale is clinical assessment tool designed to evaluate functional balance in children, particularly those with motor impairments such as cerebral palsy or developmental delays. It is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale, adapted to suit the functional capabilities and developmental stages of children aged approximately 2 to 15 years.
2. Evaluation of gait	3 months	Kinovea is a free, open-source video analysis software widely used in clinical and research settings for the assessment of human movement, including gait analysis. It allows for detailed observation and measurement of kinematic parameters, such as joint angles, stride length, step time, and gait symmetry, through frame-by-frame video playback and annotation tools. To assess gait, videos of a subject walking are captured using a standard camera and then imported into Kinovea. The software enables users to place markers on key anatomical landmarks, which can then be tracked throughout the gait cycle
3. Evaluation of standing	3 months	The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) is a standardized tool used to evaluate and classify the gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy, focusing on self-initiated movements, particularly in sitting and walking. It consists of five levels (I to V), with Level I indicating the most independent motor function and Level V the most severe limitations. In the context of evaluating standing progress, the GMFCS provides a reliable framework to monitor changes in a child's ability to maintain or achieve standing posture over time. For example, a transition from requiring support to stand (Level IV or III) to standing independently or with minimal assistance (Level II or I) reflects significant motor improvement. The classification system is age-specific and considers developmental milestones, making it especially useful for tracking functional gains during rehabilitation or intervention programs. Its ease of use, validity, and consistency make GMFCS an essential t

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kafrelsheikh University; 🇪🇬 Tanta, Egypt