Blood Flow Restriction Training and Hand Grip Strength in Hemiparetic CP
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Hand grip strength measured using a handheld dynamometer
研究概览
简要总结
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.
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
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 12 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •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
排除标准
- •Any contraindications to exercise, such as moderate or severe spasticity, orthopedic deformities, or other serious health conditions.
研究组 & 干预措施
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
干预措施: control group (Behavioral)
Study group
干预措施: Blood Flow Restriction Training Exercises group (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Hand grip strength measured using a handheld dynamometer
时间窗: 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
时间窗: 8 weeks
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Reham Saeed Alsakhawi
Principal Investigator
Cairo University