Effects of Dynamic Surface Exercise Training in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

ConditionChild, Only
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age5-8
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

Data will be collected after the approval of synopsis a total of 14 children with diplegic cerebral palsy of age between 6 and 8 years of both genders with Gross Motor Function Classification System of level III and IV will be recruited to participate in randomized controlled study. The study will be completed within 10 months after the approval of the synopsis. Technique of the study is non-probability convenient sampling technique. Recruited will be randomly divided into two groups, dynamic surface exercise training (DSET) group and standard physiotherapy training group. Both the groups receive active training program lasting for 60 minutes, 4 days/week for 6 weeks who have the ability to follow and accept verbal instructions. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)-88 and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and Time up and go test scores will be recorded at baseline, and at the end of 6-week post-intervention.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age between 5 and 8 years of both genders

Classification as level III and IV on the Gross Motor Function Classification system (GMFCS)

Disqualifiers

• Any orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin injection in the past 6 months.

Refusal by the parents to participate.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Dynamic surface exercise training
  • Standard physiotherapy Training

Treatment groups

14 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups