Effects of Suspension Therapy on Mobility and Balance in Children With Down Syndrome
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 26
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- 1 Minute Walk Test
研究概览
简要总结
Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common congenital disorders. Individuals with Down syndrome present with several impairments such as hypotonia, ligament laxity, decreased muscle strength, insufficient muscular co-contraction, inadequate postural control, and disturbed proprioception. These factors are responsible for the developmental challenges faced by children with Down syndrome. These individuals also present with balance dysfunctions. Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments due to the chromosomal abnormality lead to developmental delay. These children also exhibit poor balance with greater instability and inefficient compensatory mechanisms including altered center of pressure displacement and trunk stiffening that predisposes them to falls. The aim of this study is to determine the Effects of Suspension Therapy (ST) on mobility and balance of children with Down syndrome. Suspension Therapy using Universal exercise Unit (UEU) is a three dimensional (3D) cage, consists of system of pulleys, suspensions, belts for supporting and elastic cords. Suspension Therapy is based on the concept of unloading the body against gravity and to perform movement of weak part of body.
详细描述
The current study will be Randomized Controlled Trial. Inclusion criteria for the study will be children with Down syndrome (DS) of mild to moderate mental retardation aged between 3 and 6 years. Patients with any cardiac issue and orthopedic limitation to exercise such as hip, knee, foot or spinal deformities will be excluded from the study. A sample of 26 children with DS will be selected from both genders. Tools used for data collection will be Pediatric Balance scale (PBS), Four square step test (FSST), Timed up and Go test (TUG) and 1Minute Walk Test (1MWT). Participants will be measured before and after treatment to assess changes. Interventions are carried out 5 days in a week for one hour daily. In this study descriptive statistical tools will used to analyze the data. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 23.00.
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 (Participant)
盲法说明
participants will get separate treatment protocols and possible efforts will be put to mask the both group about the treatment.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 3 Years 至 6 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Diagnosed children with Down syndrome with mild (IQ: 69-50) to moderate (IQ: 50-35) mental retardation
- •Aged between 3 to 6 years
- •Both gender
- •Able to follow the instructions
- •Able to stand and walk
排除标准
- •Any Cardiovascular disease
- •Visual and Hearing impairment
- •Orthopedic limitation to exercise such as hip, knee, foot or spinal deformities
研究组 & 干预措施
suspension therapy
Universal Exercise Unit also named Spider cage and Monkey cage. This device will used in this study. This system helps the children to weight shift, more independent movement and assisted movement such as sit to stand, squats and jumping.
干预措施: suspension Therapy (Other)
Routine Treatment
These routine exercises will consist of stretching exercises (particularly upper and lower body stretches and full body stretches). Stretches will be gentle and avoid bouncing. Hold for each stretch will be 15-30 seconds. Balance and coordination exercises (Walking on balance beams, obstacle courses) will be performed as RPT. The exercise program will gradually increase in intensity in accordance with each participant's functional improvement. These exercises will be carried out 5 days in a week for one hour daily.
干预措施: Routine Treatment (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
1 Minute Walk Test
时间窗: 1 minute
The distance covered during the 1 minute walk test was compared with the children gross motor function as assessed by the Gross Motor Function Measure. We concluded that the 1 Minute Walk Test is a valid measure for assessing functional ability in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Its cost effectiveness and user friendliness make it a potentially useful tool in the clinical setting. The test retest reliability of a 1 minute walk test at a child maximum walking speed was assessed in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. A 1 minute walk test is a reliable method of assessing function in children with Cerebral palsy but care must be taken when interpreting changes in individual patient data.
Four Square Step Test
时间窗: 15 seconds
Four Square Step Test is a tool for measuring balance in children with Down syndrome by stepping over four squares. The Four Square Step Test is a balance and mobility assessment that evaluates a persons ability to step quickly and accurately in multiple directions. Participants step in and out of four squares arranged in a cross pattern starting from one of the outer squares and moving through a sequence. The test is timed and results help identify balance impairments and fall risks. A completion time of under 15 seconds is generally considered normal.
次要结局
- Pediatric balance scale(15 to 20 minutes)
- Timed Up and Go Test(The Timed Up and Go Test typically takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. This includes time for instructions the actual test which usually lasts 10 to 30 seconds depending on the individual and scoring.)