Impact of Focal Muscle Vibration on Bio-psychosocial Outcomes in Cerebral Palsy
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Interventions
- Device: Focal muscle vibrationProcedure: StretchingProcedure: StrengtheningProcedure: Positioning
- Registration Number
- NCT05751135
- Lead Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Brief Summary
This study aims to determine the effects of focal muscle vibration on bio-psychosocial outcomes in subjects with cerebral palsy. Mixed methods will be used and the study will be conducted in 2 phases; 1st phase is determining the effects of intervention, whereas second step is prediction of outcomes. A qualitative gait analysis will also be done.
- Detailed Description
The literature suggests the positive effects of focal muscle vibration on various motor components of cerebral palsy. Although there is a gap regarding it's effects with perspective of bio-psychosocial model, which will be the main focus of this study. The study will look for the effects of focal muscle vibration on biological, psychological and social aspects of subjects with cerebral palsy (CP). The intervention in form of focal muscle vibration and standard physical therapy will be provided for 12 weeks and the subjects will then be followed for 4 weeks to look for retention effects, and till 24 weeks for prediction of outcomes.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 111
- Diagnosed spastic diplegic cerebral palsy cases with following characteristics;
- Gross motor function classification scale levels II-IV
- Receiving standard physical therapy care
- Severe cognitive, visual and hearing impairments.
- History of metabolic diseases.
- History of recent fractures.
- Children with severe musculo-skeletal anomalies
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Focal muscle vibration group 2 Stretching Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 100 Hz will be provided 3 days a week along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks. Focal muscle vibration group 2 Positioning Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 100 Hz will be provided 3 days a week along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks. Focal muscle vibration group 1 Focal muscle vibration Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 80 Hz will be provided 3 days along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks Focal muscle vibration group 1 Stretching Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 80 Hz will be provided 3 days along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks Focal muscle vibration group 1 Strengthening Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 80 Hz will be provided 3 days along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks Focal muscle vibration group 1 Positioning Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 80 Hz will be provided 3 days along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks Control group Stretching Stretching, strengthening and positioning in 3 sessions a week for 8 weeks Focal muscle vibration group 2 Focal muscle vibration Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 100 Hz will be provided 3 days a week along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks. Focal muscle vibration group 2 Strengthening Focal muscle vibration with frequency of 100 Hz will be provided 3 days a week along with stretching, strengthening and positioning for 8 weeks. Control group Strengthening Stretching, strengthening and positioning in 3 sessions a week for 8 weeks Control group Positioning Stretching, strengthening and positioning in 3 sessions a week for 8 weeks
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) After 12 weeks The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is a checklist parents complete to detect emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. There are 2 checklists; 1 for ages 1.5 to 5 years and other for 6 to 18 years of age.
Child friendly Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) After 12 weeks A 21 item scale derive from DASS 42 to access the depression, anxiety and stress among children
Modified Ashworth scale After 12 weeks It is standard tool for measuring the spasticity with scoring 0-5, 0=no increase in muscle tone to 5=rigid in flexion and extension
Electromyography (EMG) After 8 weeks EMG will identify any changes in co-contraction between the muscles; quadriceps and hamstrings.
Gross Motor Function Measure After 12 weeks Gross motor function measure is a standard instrument which measures the change in motor function with time in CP subjects. It assess the amount of motor task a child can perform. an 88 point tool with scoring of 0-3 for each item, with 0 = doesn't initate activity to 3= complete the activity
Trunk control measurement scale (TCMS) After 12 weeks Trunk control measurement scale will determine the level of trunk control in a child with CP. It comprises of static and dynamic sitting balance along with reaching activities which determine the equilibrium. The maximum score is 58, the higher the scores indicate better trunk control.
Immune Response Questionnaire (IRQ) After 12 weeks The Immune Function Questionnaire (IFQ) consists of 15 items that assess the frequency of various symptoms associated with poor immune function. There are 19 symptom items included on the questionnaire as signs of weakened immune system functioning: headaches, sore throat, eye infection, sinusitis, runny nose, flu, coughing, cold sores, boils, mild fever, pneumonia, bronchitis, warts/verrucas, sepsis, ear infection, diarrhea, meningitis, sudden high fever, and prolonged healing injuries. The IFQ score has been found to positively correlate with the number of visits to a General Medical Practitioner. Assessment of participants will be repeated after 6 weeks of intervention. Calculate the sum score of the 7 IFQ items. To obtain the final IFQ score, translate the "raw" IFQ scores as follows: Interpretation: 0 = very poor, 10 excellent perceived immune status
Electroencephalogram (EEG) After 8 weeks The EEG will be recorded from 40-scalp electrodes using the extended 10-20 system montage (Quick-Cap International). The participant will be seated comfortably in a chair with eyes closed throughout the entire recording. We will record a period of resting whole head EEG. We will use standardized low-resolution brain electromagnetic tomography (sLORETA) for the resting EEG to calculate potential changes (Spatio-spectral Analysis) in brain activity and communication post the chiropractic care intervention.
Social support questionnaire After 12 weeks A 6 item questionnaire designed to measure perceptions of social support and satisfaction with that social support
Reaction Time After 12 weeks Reaction Time provides assessments of motor and mental response speeds and measures of movement time, reaction time, response accuracy, and impulsivity.
Outcome measures are divided into reaction time and movement time for both the simple and five-choice variants.
It's a six-minute test that covers latency (response speed), correct responses and errors of commission and omission.
More accurate reaction in less time inclines toward good reaction timeHeart rate variability (HRV) After 12 weeks Heart rate variability (HRV) will be used as an objective assessment of psychological health and stress for the participants. High HRV is a marker of an adaptable, responsive nervous system that can detect sensory stimuli and appropriately increase or decrease the heart rate based on the needs of the individual. Low HRV and low parasympathetic activity is associated with chronic pain states, poor cardiovascular health and mood disorders. Heart Rate will be monitored throughout the session. Assessment of participants will be continued throughout the intervention
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) After 12 weeks Manual muscle testing will be used to determine the strength of lower limb muscles. It has scores from 0 to 5, with 5 being the movement against maximum resistance and 0 being no contraction.
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) After 8 weeks Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is an optical imaging tool for noninvasive, continuous monitoring of regional blood flow and tissue oxygenation. It can measure two hemodynamic parameters, both deoxyhemoglobin (HHb) and oxyhemoglobin (HbO2), at the same time. It reflects changes in regional blood flow to areas of the brain involved in processing functional tasks.
Perth Emotional Reactivity Scale (PERS-S) After 12 weeks The Perth Emotional Reactivity Scale (PERS-S) is 18 item self-report measure of trait levels of emotional reactivity, derived from original version of 30 item.
Dynamometer After 12 weeks The dynamometer will be used to determine the strength in lower limb muscles; quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors and abductors of the CP subjects
Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life (CPQOL) After 12 weeks Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life is tool to access the quality of life of children with CP it incorporates parental impact and family functioning along with concepts of illness, functional status, mental health, and comfort. Items are transformed to range of 0-100, the algebraic mean of item values is computer for each domain
Edinburgh Visual Gait Assessment Score After 12 weeks Edinburgh Visual Gait Assessment Score (EVGA) is an assessment tool which qualitatively asses various parameters of gait via video recordings. It uses lateral and anterior views of gait to identify the quality of gait patterns and movements.
Semi structured interview After 8 weeks A semi-structured interview will be conducted with parents/ caregivers of CP subjects focusing on the feedback about treatment protocols and social, psychological and physical status and needs, and any observed change in needs or status
Self perception profile After 12 weeks Targeting the self-perception this tool is used to determine global psychosocial function and encompasses major domains; scholastic, social, athletic competence, physical appearance, behavioral conduct and global self-worth. There are 6 domains with 36 items in total with in each item is scored on a four-point scale from 1 to 4.
Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI) After 12 weeks The Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI) is used to screen for caregiver strain with long-term family caregivers. It is short and quick with 13 questions, which measures strain related to care provision.
Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) After 12 weeks Pediatric Balance Scale will determine the level of balance and postural control in a child with CP. The maximum score is 56 and higher scores indicate better level of balance, while score closer to zero indicate impaired balance.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Al-Farabi Special Education Center For (P.H.C)
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