Treadmill Training Effects on Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT ID: NCT06480448

Last Updated: 2025-01-13

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 36 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-04-28
• Study Completion Date: 2024-12-31

Brief Summary

This study examines the impact of treadmill training on cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Treadmill training is evaluated for its potential to improve cardiovascular fitness and alleviate constipation through its rhythmic movements. The findings shed light on the broader health benefits of treadmill interventions beyond motor function improvement in children with CP

Detailed Description

This research investigates the effects of treadmill training on two distinct yet interconnected aspects of health in children with cerebral palsy (CP): cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation.

The research employs a longitudinal design, with participants undergoing a structured treadmill training program tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Outcome measures include objective assessments of cardiorespiratory fitness (e.g., exercise stress tests, spirometry) and subjective evaluations of constipation symptoms (e.g., bowel diaries, symptom questionnaires). Additionally, the study examines potential correlations between improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance and changes in constipation severity, exploring the interplay between physical fitness and gastrointestinal function in children with CP.

By investigating the effects of treadmill training on both cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the broader health benefits associated with exercise interventions in children with cerebral palsy. The findings may inform the development of integrated rehabilitation programs that address multiple aspects of health and well-being in this population, ultimately improving overall quality of life and functional outcomes.

Conditions

Cardiopulmonary

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Traditional physical therapy

This group will only getting conventional therapy which include core stability training, strength training, gait training through Parallel bar etc.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Traditional physical herapy

Intervention Type: OTHER

core stability, strengthening exercises, stationary bicycle training and sustained strechinng exercises.

Treadmill training

This group will getting treadmill training will be started along with conventional therapy group. Training protocol will be standardized and follow FITT protocol for 12 weeks.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Treadmill training

Intervention Type: OTHER

Treadmill training for 20 minutes three time a week.

Interventions

Traditional physical herapy

core stability, strengthening exercises, stationary bicycle training and sustained strechinng exercises.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Treadmill training

Treadmill training for 20 minutes three time a week.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 4 to 12 years.
• Children having 1, or 2 on GMFCM.
• Children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
• Children with well cognitive behavior.
• Children having 1 to 2 level on constipation assessment scale.
• Defecation frequency less than 3 time a week.

Exclusion Criteria

• Misdiagnosed or not conform to Cerebral palsy.
• Children should be medically stable uncontrolled seizures.
• The children with mental retardation or other neurological disorders.
• Children with taking medication like muscle relaxant or laxative

• Minimum Eligible Age: 4 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 12 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Waqar Ahmed Awan, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

Rehman Medical Institute

Peshawar, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

Other Identifiers

RIPHAH/FR&AHS/letter-01826

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id