Comparison between Effects of Core stability and Pilates Training on balance in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Children
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 32
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Paediatric balance scale.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Enhancing core strength in individuals with spastic cerebral palsy has the potential to improve postural control, reduce the risk of falls, and increase independence in daily activities. Pilates training and core stabilization exercises are two commonly used approaches for achieving this goal. However, the lack of comparative studies addressing their relative effectiveness in the context of spastic cerebral palsy underscores the need for research in this area. Understanding which approach is more beneficial can assist healthcare professionals and therapists in tailoring interventions to individual needs.
As healthcare increasingly shifts toward a patient-centered approach, it’s essential to involve individuals with spastic cerebral palsy in their rehabilitation decisions. Providing choices between Pilates training and core stabilization exercises empowers them to select interventions aligned with their preferences and goals. This research can contribute to personalized care plans that cater to individual needs and preferences.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- Participant Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 5.00 Year(s) to 9.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
- •Aged between 5 to 9 years.
- •Capable of following instructions and understanding either Hindi or English.
- •Parents or legal guardians of the children must provide their consent.
- •Flexibility of the lower back muscles must be normal Spasticity should be ranging from 1 to 1+ (Modified Ashworth Scale) Children classified as level 3 and 4 (Gross Motor Function Classification System)- GMFCS.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Children having fixed contractures, limb malformations or spinal malformations Children having disorders associated with vision and respiration.
- •Children receiving rhizotomy toxin in the lower limb muscles within past 6 months will not be include.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Paediatric balance scale.
Time Frame: 4 times
Modified time-up and go test
Time Frame: 4 times
Secondary Outcomes
- CP-QOL Questionnaire for assessing Quality of Living in Cerebral palsy children(4 times)
Investigators
Shyamoli Sharma
Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh