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WBV and Serial Casting for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Led by Ben Reader · Updated on 2026-03-25
45
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
111 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Children with cerebral palsy have increased muscle tone which often results in decreased active and passive movement at the ankle. While many management strategies exist (including passive stretching, WBV, serial casting, Botox, and surgical tendon lengthening), the utilization of WBV in combination with active exercises and serial casting has not been previously explored. Serial casting is the repeated application of a fiberglass cast (such as that applied to manage stable fractures) on a scheduled (usually weekly basis) to gradually increase the range of motion at a specific joint. It is theorized that combining previously established standard of care practices may result in more rapid clinical change, and hence reduce the need for prolonged intervention; ultimately reducing healthcare costs.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
WBV and Serial Casting for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ages 3 to 17 years
- Diagnosed with cerebral palsy
- GMFCS levels I to III
- Able to stand with upper extremity support or less
- Active referral for serial casting with ankle dorsiflexion less than 10 degrees
- Willing to attend outpatient physical therapy at the primary study site
- Able to communicate in English without an interpreter
You will not qualify if you...
- History of selective dorsal rhizotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening or other lower extremity orthopedic surgery within 1 year before enrollment
- Skin, circulation, or vascular conditions
- Previous history of cancer
- Reduced ankle or foot sensation
- Allergies to casting materials
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43228
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
B
Ben Reader, DPT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
3
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