Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Effects of Barefoot vs. Shod Whole Body Vibration Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Lead Sponsor:

Trakya University

Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of lifelong conditions that affect the development of movement and coordination that lead to activity limitations due to damage to the developing fetal or neonata...

Detailed Description

CP describes a group of neurological disorders that occur after damage to the brain during development. Although brain damage is non-progressive; spasticity, poor motor control, muscle weakness and ba...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between ages of 3 and 18
  • Diagnosed with CP
  • Able to walk at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices
  • GMFCS level 1-3
  • Able to stand independently or with self-support on a vibration platform for 3 minutes
  • Able to understand verbal commands and cooperate during clinical examination

Exclusion

  • History of lower extremity botulinum toxin injection or surgery in the past 6 months
  • Any bone fracture in the past 8 weeks
  • Acute thrombosis, muscle-tendon inflammation, nephrolithiasis
  • Presence of implants in the spine or lower extremities
  • Pregnancy
  • Presence of mental impairment, visual or hearing loss affecting balance
  • History of seizures in the past 6 months
  • ASH 4 spasticity/contracture in any lower extremity muscle group
  • Presence of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
  • Diagnosis of dyskinetic cerebral palsy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06596525

Start Date

October 1 2024

End Date

February 1 2026

Last Update

November 25 2025

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Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Edirne, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye), 22030