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Comparison of Sensory Integration Therapy and Conventional Physical Therapy on Gross Motor Function in Children With Athetoid Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Ibadat International University, Islamabad · Updated on 2026-05-28
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Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to compare Sensory Integration Therapy and Conventional Physical Therapy to evaluate their effects on gross motor function in children with athetoid cerebral palsy. This randomized controlled trial focuses on children aged 6 to 12 years diagnosed with this condition, exploring how these therapies may influence motor abilities. Participants receive either a combination of Sensory Integration Therapy and Conventional Physical Therapy or Conventional Physical Therapy alone. Both treatments involve three sessions per week for six weeks, each lasting 45 minutes. Sensory Integration Therapy includes activities such as vestibular control, proprioceptive input, midline and postural stability, and tactile-motor integration, while Conventional Physical Therapy focuses on stretching, strengthening, balance training, and gait and functional mobility exercises. During the study, children will be assessed using the Gross Motor Function Measure from the start to the last week of treatment. Researchers will monitor progress through physical function evaluations and ensure safety throughout the trial. Participant involvement lasts for the six-week treatment period, with regular sessions to track changes in motor skills and therapy effects.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison of Sensory Integration Therapy and Conventional Physical Therapy on Gross Motor Function in Children With Athetoid Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of athetoid cerebral palsy
- Age between 6 and 12 years
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level I to III
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher
- Ability to follow simple instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
- Recent orthopedic or neurosurgical interventions
- Severe visual or hearing impairment
- Uncontrolled epilepsy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either Sensory Integration Therapy combined with Conventional Physical Therapy or Conventional Physical Therapy alone. Each therapy involves three sessions per week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting about 45 minutes and including various therapeutic activities focused on motor function improvement.
3 sessions per week
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Free Birds Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Mansehra, KPK, Pakistan
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Research Team
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Nimra Faraz, DPT, MSPT Peads
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Sidra Hanif, DPT, MSNMPT, PhD PT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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