Blood Flow Restriction Training and Hand Grip Strength in Hemiparetic CP
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Hand grip strength measured using a handheld dynamometer
Overview
Brief Summary
The study aims to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) training exercises on the hand grip strength of children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Hand grip strength is a vital component of motor function and is often severely compromised in children with hemiparetic CP, which can significantly impact their daily activities and quality of life. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is a novel exercise technique where a cuff or band is used to partially occlude blood flow during low-intensity resistance exercises. This method has been shown to stimulate muscle growth and strength gains similar to those achieved through high-intensity strength training, without the need for high loads. Given the unique physiological challenges faced by children with hemiparetic CP, BFR training could provide an effective alternative to traditional strength training methods.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 6 Years to 12 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age will range from 6-12 years
- •Diagnosed with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (right or left side).
- •According to Modified Ashwer scale, has grade 1 or 1+ grade
- •Children with the ability to understand and follow verbal commands and instructions used during training and tests
Exclusion Criteria
- •Any contraindications to exercise, such as moderate or severe spasticity, orthopedic deformities, or other serious health conditions.
Arms & Interventions
Control group
The control group performs traditional hand grip strengthening exercises, focusing on similar exercises but without blood flow restriction. Both groups participate in a similar frequency and duration of training, with a gradual increase in repetitions over the 8 weeks
Intervention: control group (Behavioral)
Study group
Intervention: Blood Flow Restriction Training Exercises group (Device)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Hand grip strength measured using a handheld dynamometer
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Hand grip strength of the affected hand will be assessed using a calibrated handheld dynamometer. The maximum voluntary grip force will be recorded in kilograms (kg). Three trials will be performed, and the highest value will be used for analysis.
muscle thickness at the midpoint of the forearm flexor muscles
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Reham Saeed Alsakhawi
Principal Investigator
Cairo University