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NCT00281359
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A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Treatment of Contractures With Mechanically Applied Stretch and Heat.

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust1 site in 1 country20 target enrollmentApril 2003
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ConditionsCerebral Palsy

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust
Enrollment
20
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Range of motion
Status
Completed
Last Updated
11 years ago
OverviewInvestigatorsEligibility CriteriaOutcomesSitesSimilar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study is looking at new ways to stretch knee contractures in children with cerebral palsy using a specially designed splint.

Detailed Description

When using active orthoses to treat contractures, is the effectiveness of treatment improved by heating the contracted tissue prior to treatment?

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
April 2003
End Date
September 2006
Last Updated
11 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • •children with cerebral palsy -

Exclusion Criteria

  • •absent thermal sensation -

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Range of motion

Time Frame: 12 weeks

15 degree change in RoM

Study Sites (1)

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