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UNKNOWN
Effect of Hydrotherapy Versus Aerobic Exercise on Pulmonary Function on Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsied Children
Lead Sponsor:
South Valley University
Conditions:
To Compare the Effectiveness of Hydrotherapy Versus Aerobic Exercise on Pulmonary Function in Hemiplegic Children With Cerebral Palsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood. Respiratory muscle weakness and a low upper to lower chest diameter ratio are common respiratory dysfunction manifestations in tho...
Detailed Description
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of hydrotherapy versus aerobic exercise on pulmonary function in hemiplegic children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Sixty hemiplegic children (both genders) took...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages ranged from 8 to 16 years.
- Belonged to levels I to II of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
- Spasticity ranged from grade 1 to grade 1+ according to Modified Ashwarth Scale. - Able to walk, no impairment of sensation or other neurological or psychological problems.
- Clinically and medically stable and able to understand and follow the instructions
Exclusion
- i) Visual and/or auditory defects. ii) Significant shortening and/or deformity of lower extremities. iii) Other neurological problems that affect balance or mentality (e.g. epilepsy) iv) Advanced radiographic alterations comprise (bone destruction, bony ankylosis, knee joint sublaxation as well as epiphysial fracture).
- v) Lower extremity skeletal abnormalities (whether congenital or acquired). vi) Cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 20 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
3 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06086678
Start Date
October 15 2023
End Date
January 20 2024
Last Update
October 17 2023
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Ragaee Saeed Mahmoud
Giza, Faisal, Egypt