Spinal Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy: NDT-Bobath and Exergaming

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-18
SponsorWroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in spinal mobility in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions in children with cerebral palsy aged 10-15 years. The study will compare outcomes between standard NDT-Bobath therapy supplemented with exergaming in a sitting position and exergaming in a standing position. Postural stability, body composition, and functional parameters will also be assessed.

Participants will complete a socio-medical questionnaire and undergo baseline measurements of spinal mobility, cervical range of motion, postural stability (using Podoscan and Zebris platform), body height, and body composition (using SECA stadiometer and Tanita bioimpedance analyzer).

The intervention will last 3 months and include twice-weekly 60-minute therapy sessions. Group I will receive NDT-Bobath therapy supplemented with exergaming in a sitting position, while Group II will receive NDT-Bobath therapy with exergaming in a standing position.

After the intervention, participants will undergo post-intervention measurements and a follow-up evaluation three months later to assess the persistence of any changes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Written informed consent from parents/guardians and the child (if capable)

GMFCS levels I-III (mild to moderate motor limitations)

Ability to maintain standing position

Ability to follow instructions and perform exercises

Disqualifiers

GMFCS levels IV-V

Orthopedic surgery within the past 12 months

Seizure episodes within the past 6 months

Cognitive or behavioral impairments preventing cooperation

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • NDT-Bobath Therapy
  • Sitting Exergaming
  • Standing Exergaming

Treatment groups

42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups