The Influence of Applying Additional Weight on Crouch Gait in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Assessment of the Kinematics, Balance and Functional Level
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 2
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Kinovea
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of applying additional weight in the improvement of the crouch gait pattern in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 12 Years 至 15 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •The children who participated in the study, aged 12 - 15 years old, were diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, level III according to the classification of the GMFCS.
排除标准
- •From the study, they were excluded:
- •children who have received botulinum toxin injection up to 3 months before,
- •children who have had selective rhizotomy surgery up to 1 year before,
- •children who have a baclofen pump,
- •children with uncontrolled epilepsy,
- •children with cognitive deficits who cannot follow verbal instructions.
结局指标
主要结局
Kinovea
时间窗: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
Kinovea is a 2D video annotation tool designed for kinematic analysis. Assessment of knee angle during stance phase.
Gross Motor Function Measure 88 (GMFM-88)
时间窗: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
An assessment tool designed and evaluated to measure changes in gross motor function over time in children with cerebral palsy. Unit of Measure: Scoring Options (0, 1, 2, 3, or "not tested") // (higher scores - better outcome)
Timed Up and Go
时间窗: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) assesses mobility, balance, walking ability, and fall risk in disabled children. Unit of measure: seconds of completion (higher scores - worse outcomes)
Sit to Stand (STS) test of the NeuroCom® Balance Master®
时间窗: up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks)
A cutting-edge technology used at Balance and Mobility Therapy to accurately assess and treat balance disorders.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
George Paras
Assistant Professor
University of Thessaly