Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Postural Sway and Energy Expenditure in Children With Spastic Diplegia

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-12
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

this study will be conducted To determine the effect of vestibular rehabilitation training on postural sway and energy expenditure in children with spastic cerebral palsy and To determine any relation between postural sway and energy expenditure in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

The age of the selected children will be ranged from 8 to 12 years old.

Degree of spasticity is ranging from 1+to 2 according to modified Ashworth scale

The level of motor function of the children will be levels I-II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System

They are able to follow instructions and understand commands.

Disqualifiers

Bone and tendon lengthening surgeries within last 6 months.

Lung and heart diseases and disorders.

Vision or hearing problems

Children with fixed deformities.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • vestibular rehabilitation
  • conventional physical therapy

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators