Effect of Strength Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction on Deltoid Muscle Thickness and Upper Limb Functions in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 26
- 主要终点
- ultrasonography for measuring muscle thickness
研究概览
简要总结
load resistance exercises are performed while partially restricting venous blood flow to the exercising limb using a pneumatic cuff. In children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, this intervention has been proposed to enhance muscle strength and hypertrophy while minimizing mechanical stress on joints and soft tissues. Previous studies suggest that BFR training may improve muscle thickness, muscle strength, functional mobility, gait performance, and overall physical function compared with conventional low-intensity strength training alone. However, careful monitoring of cuff pressure, exercise intensity, and safety considerations is essential when applying this technique in pediatric populations.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 4 Years 至 10 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •A diagnosis of spastic hemiplegic CP
- •Degree of spasticity ranges from 1+ and 2, according to modified Ashworth scale (MAS)
- •The age of the selected children will range from 4 to 6 years old.
- •Children are levels II and III according to GMFCS
排除标准
- •1- Children with visual or auditory problems.
- •Children with severe intellectual disability (IQ less than 65 according to Stanford Binet intelligence scale).
研究组 & 干预措施
strength training combined with blood flow restriction and designed physical therapy program
干预措施: strength training combined with blood flow restriction and designed physical therapy program (Other)
designed physical therapy program
干预措施: a specially designed physical therapy program (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
ultrasonography for measuring muscle thickness
时间窗: 6 weeks
quality of upper-extremity skills test for measuring upper limb function
时间窗: 6 weeks
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Alaa Fahmy Hassan Al Nemr
assistant professor at faculty of physical therapy, cairo university
Cairo University