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Effect of Diving and Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Spasticity and Motor Function in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Led by Benha University · Updated on 2025-04-01
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to assess how diving and aquatic exercises affect muscle spasticity and motor function in children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that impacts movement and muscle coordination during childhood. Hydrotherapy is a popular supportive treatment for children with neuromotor impairments like cerebral palsy, and it may offer advantages over land-based exercises due to water's unique properties. Participants will take part in an intensive swimming program lasting 8 weeks, with sessions of 45 minutes each in a swimming pool. This program is designed to enhance safety and functional independence in the water. The hydrotherapy sessions will be conducted in a pool with water temperature adjusted to suit the weather. During the study, children will be evaluated using the Gross Motor Function Measurement-66 eight weeks after completing the swimming program to monitor changes in motor function. The study involves careful observation of muscle spasticity and motor abilities, with no masking or blinding, and participation lasts for the duration of the 8-week program plus follow-up assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Diving and Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Spasticity and Motor Function in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age from 2 to 5 years
- Both sexes
- Children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, classified as GMFCS levels IV or V
You will not qualify if you...
- Botulinum toxin treatment or surgery in the preceding three months
- Botox injections before or during the program
- History of dorsal rhizotomy surgery
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants take part in an intensive swimming program designed to improve safety and functional independence in the water.
up to 24 sessions of 45 minutes each
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Benha University (faculty of physical education)
Banhā, Benha, Egypt, 13518
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Research Team
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Sarah K Banawi, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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