Status:

UNKNOWN

Comparison of Massage Therapy and Tissue Flossing Technique

Lead Sponsor:

Riphah International University

Conditions:

Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-15 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare massage therapy with tissue flossing technique in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. A randomized control trial would be conducted at helping hand for relief...

Detailed Description

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a syndrome of motor impairments characterized by non-progressive disturbances taking place in developing fetal and infant brain(1). The most prevalent motor disability in childr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
  • Both genders (male and female).
  • Age between 12 - 15 years.
  • Diagnosed patients of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
  • Muscle tone between (1 and 1+) according to modified Ashworth scale.
  • Gross motor function classification system level will be from I to IV.
  • Children who has communication skills (according to communication function classification system, level I - III).

Exclusion

  • Participants falling in this category would be excluded from the study.
  • Previous Fracture/Trauma of lower limb less than six month prior to the study.
  • Soft tissue injury of lower limb less than six month prior to the study.
  • History of any surgical intervention for the management of spasticity or any orthopedic surgery of lower limb.
  • Any therapeutic intervention for the management of spasticity i-e (botulinum injections, ITB and drugs) less than six month prior to the study.
  • Children with multiple disabilities.
  • Seizure.
  • Latex allergy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 21 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 28 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

56 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06064357

Start Date

March 21 2023

End Date

January 28 2024

Last Update

October 3 2023

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Helping Hand For Relief and Development Quetta

Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, 87300