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The Effectiveness of Suit Therapy With Dual Task Exercises on Gross Motor Functions and Walking in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Led by Kafrelsheikh University · Updated on 2025-07-31
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Participants Needed
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N/A
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effect of suit therapy combined with dual-task training on improving gross motor functions and walking abilities in children diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive motor impairment caused by brain defects or lesions occurring before, during, or shortly after birth. Various therapies exist to help children with CP gain independence, and suit therapy is a newer approach designed to improve muscle tone, posture, and movement. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive suit therapy alone, while the other group will receive suit therapy along with dual-task exercises. These treatments aim to assess how combining therapies affects motor performance compared to suit therapy by itself. The study is conducted without masking, and the interventions are delivered over a specified period. Children taking part in the study will be evaluated using the Gross Motor Function Measure 88 (GMFM-88) three months after the exercise program to assess improvements in motor function. Additionally, balance will be measured using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) at the same time point. Throughout the study, children’s ability to sit with good balance and follow verbal commands is observed, and regular physical therapy sessions are tracked as part of participation. The total age range for participants is from 6 to 12 years old.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness of Suit Therapy With Dual Task Exercises on Gross Motor Functions and Walking in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age from 6 to 12 years
- Both sexes
- Medical diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy by a pediatrician or pediatric neurologist
- Spasticity grades ranging from 1 to 2+ on the Modified Ashworth scale
- Ability to sit on a chair with good balance and follow verbal orders and commands
You will not qualify if you...
- Permanent deformity such as bony or soft tissue contractures
- Visual or auditory defects
- Current hospitalization for urgent medical reasons
- Severe mental retardation
- Receiving fewer than twelve regular physical therapy sessions at their place
- History of epileptic seizure or diagnosed cardiac or orthopedic disability that may interfere with assessment or treatment
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 3 months
Participants receive suit therapy, with some also performing dual-task exercises, to improve motor functions and walking abilities.
Regular therapy sessions during the 3 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt
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Research Team
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Waleed S Althobaiti, MBBCH
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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