Effect of Core Stability Training on Segmental Trunk Control and Quality of Life in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Spastic Diplegia; Cerebral Palsy

• Registration Number: NCT06822296
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

Spastic diplegia is a common shape of cerebral palsy that significantly affects trunk control and quality of life in children. Core stability training (CST) has been utilized as a potential intervention to improve the trunk function. This study investigated the effects of CST on segmental trunk control and quality of life in children with spastic diplegia.

Forty children with spastic diplegia (age: 3 - 6 years) were randomly assigned to either a control group (n=20) receiving a selected physical therapy program or an experimental group (n=20) receiving the same program plus a 30-minute CST program three times weekly for 12 weeks. Segmental trunk control was assessed using the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCO) scale, and quality of life was measured using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). Both outcome measures were evaluated pre- and post-intervention.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-06-30
• Status Verified: 2023-07
• Study Completion: 2023-09-30
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-06
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-12
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• 3-6 years
• 1 to 1+ spasticity according to modified Ashworth scale
• level II and III according to GMFCs
• able to follow instructions and understand commands

Exclusion Criteria

• significant visual or auditory problems
• fixed deformities
• Botox injection
• orthopedic surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control scale	Baseline and after 12 weeks of training	Higher scores mean a better outcome. Minimum Score: 0 (No control at any level) Maximum Score: 14 (Full control at all seven levels, each scoring 2)
Quality of Life Inventory Scale	Baseline and after 12 weeks of training	Higher scores mean a better outcome. Minimum Score: 0 (poorest quality of life) Maximum Score: 100 (best quality of life)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University; 🇪🇬 Giza, Cairo, Egypt