Relationship Between Gross Motor Coordination and Balance in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy

• Registration Number: NCT06531044
• Lead Sponsor: Sinai University

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine if there is a connection between gross motor coordination and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Since these children often struggle with balance and other motor skills, researchers hypothesize that there is no link between the two abilities.

Detailed Description

PURPOSE:

To examine the relationship between the gross motor coordination and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

BACKGROUND:

Motor coordination is required for the effective acquisition of movements and effortless performance. Gross motor coordination involves numerous skills, including balance, bilateral movement, agility, and speed. Children with cerebral palsy exhibit a deterioration in gross motor coordination ability.

The lack of postural control in children with cerebral palsy impairs functional balance. According to studies, children with cerebral palsy have poorer static and dynamic balance responses than typically developing children.

HYPOTHESES:

- There is no relationship between gross motor coordination and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

RESEARCH QUESTION:

- Is there a relationship between gross motor coordination and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-06
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-28
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-31
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-20
• Study Completion: 2024-11-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. They were scored Level I on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
2. The subjects' age was from five to eleven years.
3. They were at least 1-meter-tall and not less 20 Kg.
4. They had to comprehend verbal commands.
5. They were score 1 to 1+ based on Modified Ashworth' Scale.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Contracture, deformity and/or tightness in upper or lower limbs.
2. Botulinum toxin in the last year.
3. Recent fracture.
4. Vertigo or dizziness.
5. Epilepsy.
6. Osteoporosis.
7. Recent operation in the six months at least (according to the type of operation).

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
balance.	1 day - one session	Biodex Balance System will be used to assess balance.
gross motor coordination.	1 day - one session	- Gross Motor - BOT -2 will be used to assess gross motor coordination.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sinai University; 🇪🇬 Ismailia, Egypt