Validity and reliability of the Repetitive Movement Test (RMT) in children with spastic Cerebral Palsy scheduled for ITB treatment

Completed

• Conditions: brain damage; spasticity; 10010335

• Registration Number: NL-OMON40286
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

- are aged between 6 and 18 years;
- have a clinical diagnosis of spastic uni- or bilateral CP and are spastic in the ankle an/or knee;
- are indicated for treatment for suspected high muscle tone of leg muscles, by ITB.

Exclusion Criteria

- Inability to bend the knee;
- there are additional medical problems interfering with joint neuromechanical characteristics;
- the child is unable to comply with the protocol, i.e. does not have the cognitive/ communicative ability to understand instructions and participate in the measurements;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Primary parameters are RMT outcomes, i.e. dynamic stretch reflex (DSR), tonic<br /><br>stretch reflex (TSR) and range of motion of the ankle.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary parameter is the spasticity score (SPAT).</p><br>