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Knee Joint Angle Affect Muscle Architecture in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Completed
Conditions
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Registration Number
NCT06481722
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

To determine if there is an effect of knee joint angle on muscle architecture in children with spastic cerebral palsy

Detailed Description

To determine if there is an effect of knee joint angle on muscle architecture in children with spastic cerebral palsy

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • A diagnosis of spastic diplegia CP.
  • Age from 3 to 6 years.
  • Spasticity grade 1 and 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth scale.
  • Level III motor function according to the Growth Motor Function Classification System.
  • Hamstring muscle tightness.
  • Able to understand and follow instructions.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Epilepsy.
  • Significant visual or auditory problems according to medical reports (audio-vestibular and ophthalmic examination).
  • Structural or fixed soft tissue deformities of the lower extremities.
  • Neurological or orthopedic surgery in the past 12 months.
  • Botox injection in the lower extremities in the past 6 months.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pennation angle3 months

pennation angle will be measured by ultrasonography

Fascicle length3 months

Fascicle length will be measured by ultrasonography

knee joint angle will be measured by digital Goniometer3 months

knee joint angle will be measured by digital Goniometer

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mostafa S Ali

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Giza, Married, Egypt

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