Effect of muscle fascia release technique on breathing function in children with cerebral palsy

Phase 2

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: G809- Cerebral palsy, unspecified

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/12/060714
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Harshada Kumbhar Sonawane

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 24 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Children diagnosed with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

2. Age 6 to 12 years

3. Both genders

4. GMFCS level I, II, III

5. Able to sit without support for approximately 30 minutes.

6. Able to close mouth (lips) around the mouthpiece of Spirometer and Micro RPM

devices.

7. Able to understand and follow simple commands.

8. FVC < 80%, FEV1/FVC ratio >/ 85% (Restrictive Pattern)

9. Willing to participate in study.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Any other neurological or genetic condition which delays overall development of the

child.

2. Any musculoskeletal conditions like fixed spinal deformities, chest deformities

(Pectus Excavatum).

3. Any cardiac conditions like CHD.

4. Any Respiratory Conditions like Asthma, Cystic fibrosis.

5. Moderate to Severe Cognitive dysfunction.

6. Children with cerebral Palsy having moderate to severe visual and auditory

impairments.

7. Children with cerebral Palsy having status epilepticus or severe affection due to

epilepsy/ recent episodes of seizures/ frequent seizures.

8. Any invasive treatment procedure/surgery performed during last 6 to12 months.

9. Severe Oromotor Dysfunction.

10. Children with Athetoid/Ataxic/Hypotonic type of Cerebral Palsy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified