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Effects of Treadmill Training and Whole-body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Led by Georgia State University · Updated on 2026-03-17
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
418 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Whole-body vibration (WBV) and treadmill training (TT) are commonly-utilized rehabilitation interventions for children with neuromotor disorders. WBV has been shown in the literature to positively affect gait and lower body spasticity in this population. However, the effects of a single session of WBV are generally transient, lasting between ten minutes and two hours. Thus, it may be necessary to combine WBV with another intervention to reinforce improved movement patterns and maximize its potential benefits. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the addition of a single bout of WBV to a single bout of TT on the lower extremity spasticity and gait parameters of ambulatory children with CP.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Treadmill Training and Whole-body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Medical diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I, II, or III
- Age between 6 and 17 years at the time of data collection
You will not qualify if you...
- History of musculoskeletal injury within the past 3 months
- History of Botox injections to the lower extremities within the past 3 months
- History of significant cardiac abnormalities and/or uncontrolled seizures
- Cognitive or behavioral issues preventing safe treadmill walking and following instructions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303
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Research Team
J
Jianhua Wu, PhD
CONTACT
G
Gena Priest, PT, DPT, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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