Effectiveness of Whole-Body Vibration on Lower Limb Motor Function and Spasticity in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- GROSS MOTOR FUNCTION MEASURE 88 (D and E dimensions)
研究概览
简要总结
Cerebral Palsy is the most common cause of severe physical disability in childhood and may present difficulties and limitations that will have an impact on their independence and integration in all social areas.
Within interventions aiming to manage CP Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) has shown some benefits such as reducing spasticity or improving strength and functionality of the lower limbs.
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness on motor function and spasticity of the lower limbs by adding an intervention with WBV to an evidence-based multimodal physiotherapy treatment in children with CP.
详细描述
Cerebral Palsy is the most common cause of severe physical disability in childhood (1.5 - 3 cases per thousand live births) and may or may not be accompanied by intellectual, sensory, communication deficits and epileptic syndromes depending on the brain region affected. The most frequent form of presentation is spastic cerebral palsy, characterized by atypical motor development, abnormal movement or posture, hyperreflexia, and increased muscle tone. These difficulties and limitations will have an impact on their independence and integration in all social areas.
The use of Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) to reduce spasticity of the lower limb and thereby improve functionality has been used for more than a decade showing some benefits such as reducing spasticity or improving strength and functionality of the lower limbs.
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to assess the effectiveness on motor function and spasticity of the lower limbs by adding an intervention with WBV to an evidence-based multimodal physiotherapy treatment in children with CP.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Investigator)
盲法说明
The principal investigator will be blinded to the randomization, patient assessment, and data analysis.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 8 Years 至 14 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patients diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.
- •Aged between 8 and 14 years.
- •GMFCS I, II or III: with the ability to walk independently with or without technical aids; with the ability to stand for 3 minutes independently or gripped on the stand; with the ability to understand and follow simple instructions; with the ability to tolerate clinical tests and examinations.
排除标准
- •Participation in treatments with serial casting or botulinum toxin during the 3 months prior to the study.
- •Recent orthopedic surgery (less than 12 months).
- •Participation in other muscle strengthening programs during the 4 months prior to this clinical study.
- •Children who have developed fixed contractures in lower limbs joints.
- •Medical conditions where physical exercise is contraindicated.
结局指标
主要结局
GROSS MOTOR FUNCTION MEASURE 88 (D and E dimensions)
时间窗: 6 months
GROSS MOTOR FUNCTION MEASURE 88 is a clinical test to evaluate changes in gross motor function over time in children and youth with cerebral palsy. The GROSS MOTOR FUNCTION MEASURE 88 is divided in 5 dimensions: A: Lying and rolling. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 51. Higher scores mean better outcome. B: Sitting. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 60. Higher scores mean better outcome. C: Crawling and Kneeling. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 42. Higher scores mean better outcome. D: Standing. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 39. Higher scores mean better outcome. E: Walking, running and jumping. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 72. Higher scores mean better outcome. The minimum value overall of the GROSS MOTOR FUNCTION MEASURE 88 is 0 and the maximum value overall is 264. Higher scores mean better outcome.
Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
时间窗: 6 month
The Modified Ashworth Scale is a clinical tool to measure the increase of muscle tone. MAS is a 6 point numerical scale that graded muscle tone from 0 to 4: 0 = No increase in muscle tone 1 = Slight increase in muscle tone. Minimal resistance at end of range of motion 1+ = Slight increase in muscle tone. Minimal resistance through less than half of range of motion 2 = More marked increase in muscle tone through most range of motion. Affected part easily moved 3 = Considerable increase in muscle tone. Passive movement difficult 4 = Affected part rigid in flexion or extension
次要结局
- 6 Minute Walking Test (6MWT)(6 month)
- Dynamometry(6 month)
- Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test(6 month)
- Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life questionnaire (CP-QOL)(6 month)
研究者
MARIA JOSE DIAZ ARRIBAS
Tenured Proffesor
Universidad Complutense de Madrid