The Efficacy of Targeted Training on the Postural Control and Gross Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT ID: NCT01357954

Last Updated: 2020-08-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-06-30

Study Completion Date

2013-06-30

Brief Summary

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The project aims to test the effectiveness and explore the possibility of performing a novel therapeutic approach, targeting to increase strength and coordination around the trunk, giving a more active and functional seating and head control in those children with cerebral palsy (CP) who are wheelchair users. The project will also try to determine the muscle physiological effect of treatment using indirect measures of strength in the spinal musculature.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Targeted Training

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Targeted Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Targeted training, 5 days a week for 6 months, up to 30 minutes a day

Control

Group Type OTHER

Regular physiotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

The child's regular physiotherapy

Interventions

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Regular physiotherapy

The child's regular physiotherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Targeted Training

Targeted training, 5 days a week for 6 months, up to 30 minutes a day

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Physiotherapy The Movement Centre

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosis of CP made by a neuro-pediatric physician experienced in assessment and diagnosis of CP
* GMFCS level III, IV and V,
* the child cannot walk without assistance,
* age 2-15 year,
* no joint deformity or contracture around the "Targeted" joint
* not a candidate for surgery or other medical treatment that affects motor skills while participating in the project
* trunk control problems.

Exclusion Criteria

* uncontrolled epilepsy
* surgery within 12 months of the study start
* Botulinum toxin within 2 months of study start
* Lack of personnel resources to treat the child at their school/kindergarten
Minimum Eligible Age

2 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

15 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Hvidovre University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Derek Curtis

Research Physiotherapist, Hvidovre University Hospital.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Derek J Curtis, PT MSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hvidovre University Hospital

Stig Sonne-Holm, Dr Med

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Hvidovre University Hospital

Locations

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Hvidovre University Hospital

Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark

Site Status

Countries

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Denmark

Other Identifiers

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HVH-DJC-1-2011

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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