Immediate Change in Gait Pattern Following Single Session Whole Body Vibration Treatment in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 27
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Background: Spasticity is one of major cause of deviation from normal gait pattern in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Recently whole body vibration (WBV) has gained popularity as a non invasive treatment for spasticity. We are attempting to investigate change in gait pattern in children with spastic CP following single session of side-alternating WBV and its carryover effect until next day of treatment. Our hypothesis is that change in gait pattern will be due to change in muscle tone.
Methods: Children with spastic CP aged 6–12 years at GMFCS level I-III will participate in this study. Participants will receive a single session of side-alternating WBV with frequency 50-60 Hz. The session will include six bouts of 60s of WBV and 60s of rest. Assessment will be done three times- (a) Before WBV, (b) Immediately after WBV, (c) After 24 hrs of WBV. Following measurement tools will be used to assess effects of intervention- (a) Modified Ashworth Scale, (b) Edinburgh Visual Gait Score, (c) Walking velocity.
Keywords: Cerebral Palsy, Gait, Spasticity, Walking velocity, Whole Body Vibration
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6.00 Year(s) 至 12.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Children with clinically confirmed diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy.
- •6 years to 12 years of age of both gender.
- •GMFCS level I, II, and III.
- •Those who are able to walk without an assistive device for eight meters.
- •Those who are able to stand with or without holding a hand rail for ten minutes.
排除标准
- •Those with history of any surgical procedure for the management of spasticity.
- •Those who have taken botulinum toxin injections in past 6 months.
- •Those who are currently on any anti-spastic medication.
- •Those using baclofen pump
- •Children fearful of platform vibrator (intervention modality)
- •Those who have already developed contractures.
- •Children with any of a following associated condition- acute thrombosis, serious cardiovascular disease, pacemaker, recent wounds from trauma or surgery, hip or knee implants, acute hernia, discopathy, spondylosis, sever diabetes, epilepsy, recent infection, severe migraine, tumors, metal pins or plates, renal stones, organ failure.
- •Any other progressive neurological, metabolic, or balance disorders not typically associated with CP.
研究者
Dr. Gargi Untawale (PT)
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan)