Development and evaluation of a bicycle test and training protocol for adults with cerebral palsy

Recruiting

• Conditions: brain paralysis; cerebral palsy; 10010273

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32024
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy;
Stable medication use;
They have to be cognitively able to understand and perform the tasks;

Exclusion Criteria

Medication use that affects muscle performance negatively;
Cardiovascular contra-indications for testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, or a resting diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm Hg or a resting systolic blood pressure above 180 mm Hg.
Musculoskeletal complaints of the lower extremities or back.
Plans to start another lifestyle (e.g. more physical active, diet) in the months that the experiment is going on.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main outcome measure is the physical capacity, measured as the peak power<br /><br>output. The peak power output will be determined during a maximal exercise<br /><br>protocol on a cycle ergometer. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Submaximal parameters (oxygen uptake, heart rate, mechanical efficiency)<br /><br>Sprint power<br /><br>Muscle strength lower extremities<br /><br>Walking ability<br /><br>Mass and height<br /><br>Skinfold thickness<br /><br>Active lifestyle, measured by a questionnaire (PASIPD)<br /><br>Participation, measured by a questionnaire (SIP68)</p><br>