Status:
COMPLETED
The Influence of Applying Additional Weight on Crouch Gait in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
University of Thessaly
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Gait, Spastic
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-15 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of applying additional weight in the improvement of the crouch gait pattern in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The children who participated in the study, aged 12 - 15 years old, were diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, level III according to the classification of the GMFCS.
Exclusion
- From the study, they were excluded:
- children who have received botulinum toxin injection up to 3 months before,
- children who have had selective rhizotomy surgery up to 1 year before,
- children who have a baclofen pump,
- children with uncontrolled epilepsy,
- children with cognitive deficits who cannot follow verbal instructions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 23 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 23 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
2 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06493344
Start Date
September 23 2021
End Date
May 23 2022
Last Update
July 11 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Physiotherapy - University of Thessaly
Lamia, Phthiotis, Greece, 35132