The Effect of a Soft Lumbosacral Body Brace Supporting Physiological Lordosis on Postural Control and Walking Speed in Children With Cerebral Palsy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 25
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Functional Reach Test
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of soft lumbosacral body braces on postural control and walking speed in children with cerebral palsy.
Hypothesis 1: Soft lumbosacral orthoses that support physiological lordosis in children with cerebral palsy improve postural control. Hypothesis 1: Soft lumbosacral orthoses that support physiological lordosis in children with cerebral palsy correct posture. Hypothesis 2: A soft lumbosacral body corset increases walking speed in children with cerebral palsy.
The number of individuals to be included in the study has been determined using G*Power 3.1.9.7 effect size: 0.80, α = 0.05, power: 0.95. Individuals with CP who attend specific rehabilitation centres in Gaziantep and Kahramanmaraş and have GMFCS levels 1 and 2 will be included in the study. The necessary permissions will be obtained from the centres. The demographic information, clinical levels, and clinical types of the individuals will be recorded using a form. The Postural Control Measurement in Sitting, Paediatric Berg Balance Test, and Functional Reach Test will be used to assess the postural control of children with SP. Walking speed will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go Test. In our study, a lordosis angle will be created to support the existing lordosis using a steel-baleen elastic soft lumbosacral orthosis, and its effect on performance will be investigated using the tests applied. A soft lumbosacral orthosis suitable for the individuals will be used in three dimensions. Half of the individuals will be evaluated using these test methods first with a corset and then without a corset; the other half will be evaluated first without a corset and then with a corset. Tests will be repeated before and after orthosis use to determine the effectiveness of the orthosis.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 15 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Children with cerebral palsy
- •Aged 6-15 years
- •GMFCS 1-2
- •Voluntarily participating in the study
排除标准
- •Children with cerebral palsy
- •Inappropriate GMFCS level
- •Presence of orthopaedic problems that may affect balance
- •Lack of cooperation from the individual
结局指标
主要结局
Functional Reach Test
时间窗: The first day of assesment
Developed by Duncan et al. in 1990 to assess dynamic balance. The maximum distance reached forward with the arm without disrupting the fixed standing position is measured. The distance between the third metacarpals is measured at the start and end positions of the test. The subject is asked to reach forward three times, and the average is taken. It is valid and reliable for children with SP (ICC = 0.94, 0.97, 0.98).
Seated Postural Control Measurement (SPCM)
时间窗: The first day of assesment
Developed by a team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists at Sunny Hill Health Centre in Vancouver, Canada, to assess seated posture. SPCM evaluates the child's postural impairment as well as the effect of sitting on postural control.
Paediatric Berg Balance Test
时间窗: the first day of assesment
The Paediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBBS), a version of the Berg Balance Scale adapted for children by Franjoine and colleagues, will be used to assess functional balance in daily living activities. The scale consists of 14 items, each scored from 0 to 4, with a maximum possible score of 56.
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
时间窗: the first day of assesment
Used to assess functional mobility and dynamic balance. The TUG is a valid and reliable test for assessing balance in children with cerebral palsy (r=0.99). A chair with a backrest but no armrests is used for the assessment. The test begins with the child sitting on the chair with their hips and knees flexed at 90°. The child is asked to stand up from the chair, walk 3 metres, and sit back down. The time taken from standing up from the chair to sitting back down is recorded. The test is repeated 3 times, and the average of these three values is taken for analysis.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Asiya Uzun
Assistant Proffesor
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University