Effects of Treadmill Training on Motor Function, Balance, and Spasticity Reduction in Children With Cerebral Palsy
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Registration Number
- NCT06463301
- Lead Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Brief Summary
This study investigates the impact of treadmill training on motor function, balance, and spasticity reduction in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The study synthesizes existing research to provide insights into the effectiveness of treadmill training as an intervention for improving these key outcomes in children with Cerebral palsy
- Detailed Description
Cerebral palsy is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired movement and posture due to non-progressive brain damage occurring before, during, or shortly after birth.this systematic review and meta-analysis comprehensively examines the effects of treadmill training on motor function, balance, and spasticity reduction in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP).
The review includes studies published in peer-reviewed journals, databases, and relevant conference proceedings. Inclusion criteria encompass randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and cohort studies evaluating treadmill training interventions in children aged 2-18 years with CP. Studies utilizing various treadmill training protocols, such as body-weight-supported treadmill training, overground treadmill training, or virtual reality-assisted treadmill training, are considered.
The primary outcomes assessed include changes in motor function, as measured by standardized assessment tools like the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) or the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC). Additionally, balance improvements are evaluated using validated balance assessment scales, while spasticity reduction is measured through clinical assessments, such as the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) or the Tardieu Scale.
The review aims to provide evidence-based insights into the efficacy of treadmill training as a rehabilitation intervention for children with CP, informing clinical practice guidelines and therapeutic decision-making. The findings contribute to our understanding of the potential benefits of treadmill training in improving motor function, balance, and spasticity in this
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
- Age 4 -12 years.
- Children having, I-II on GMFCM.
- Children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Children with will cognitive behavior
- Misdiagnosed or not conform to Cerebral palsy.
- Children should be medically un stable uncontrolled seizures
- The children with mental retardation or other neurological disorders.
- Children with serve respiratory dysfunction, multiple contracture.
- Children with prior undone this type of training.
- Children with taking medication like muscle relaxant.
- Children having communication or hearing issues.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pediatric Balance scale to Measure balance 12th weeks study , 1st reading will be take on baseline than after 4 weeks ,8weeks & 12weeks The Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (the lowest function) to 4 points (the highest function), with a maximum score of 56 points.in his study, we assessed the effect of treadmill training on balance of CP child
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Modified Ashworth Scale to measure spasticity 12th weeks study , 1st reading will be take on baseline than after 4 weeks ,8weeks & 12weeks Ashworth Scale measures spasticity in patients with lesions to the central nervous system. AS is an assessment that is used to measure the increase in muscle tone. AS assigns a grade of spasticity from a 0-4 ordinal scale 0 means no spasticity 4 means complete rigidity
GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification System) to measure the motor functions 12th weeks study ,1st reading will be take on baseline than after 4 weeks ,8weeks & 12weeks The GMFCS, or Gross Motor Function Classification System, is a five-level classification that differentiates children with cerebral palsy based on the child's current gross motor abilities, limitations in gross motor function, and need for assistive technology and wheeled mobility.
total score is 5 5 full dependent
1 is independent of the limitation
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Helping Hand Rehabilitation center
🇵🇰Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
Helping Hand Rehabilitation center🇵🇰Peshawar, KP, Pakistan