Status:
UNKNOWN
Promotion of a Physically Active Lifestyle in Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Eligibility:
All Genders
14-20 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
There is increasing evidence that physical activity during childhood and adolescence has an important impact on health and behavior outcomes. Lack of physical activity is currently a major concern for...
Detailed Description
Stage I: Design A cross sectional research design. Study participants for stage I: A total of 400 teenagers with CP will be monitored in this stage. All partners of this project will obtain approval ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stage II
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- Predominantly spastic type of CP with diplegia / tetraplegia
- Age: 14 - 20 yr
- GMFCS (gross motor function classification system) at levels II and III
- A cognitive level sufficient to comprehend and cooperate in treatment and testing
- No orthopedic surgery or other tone reduction intervention in last 6 months
- Not a candidate for orthopedic surgical or other tone reduction intervention.
Exclusion
- Candidates for orthopedic surgical or other tone reduction procedures, e.g., botulin injections, baclofen pump interventions
- Cannot cooperate in treatment or understand instructions
- Uncontrolled convulsions if epileptic
- Adolescents with progressive degenerative conditions of CNS or/and musculoskeletal system
- Injury of lower extremity (reported fracture, sprain, strain) in the last 6 months
- Orthopedic or neurological surgery in the last 12 months
- Exercise induced asthma, cardiac problems and uncontrolled seizure disorders. Study Protocol. This stage will compare the efficacy of three training programs in increasing physical activity: a group physical activity program, a treadmill program and a split treadmill program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00940706
Start Date
March 1 2010
End Date
September 1 2013
Last Update
September 28 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
Ẕerifin, Israel, 70300