Myofascial Release Plus Physiotherapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy Post Achilles Tendon Surgery in Gaza (MFR-CP25)
NCT ID: NCT07148856
Last Updated: 2025-08-29
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-08-20
2025-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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This randomized controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of adding MFR to conventional physiotherapy for children with CP after Achilles tendon surgery in Gaza. Participants will be randomly allocated to either a control group (conventional physiotherapy only) or an intervention group (conventional physiotherapy plus MFR). Functional outcomes, including gross motor function (GMFM-88) and ankle range of motion, will be measured pre- and post-intervention. It is hypothesized that children receiving MFR in addition to conventional physiotherapy will demonstrate greater improvements in functional mobility and ankle range of motion compared to those receiving physiotherapy alone."
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Conventional Physiotherapy (CPT)
"Participants will receive a standard conventional physiotherapy program following Achilles tendon surgery. The program includes stretching, strengthening, mobility, and functional training exercises designed to enhance recovery and improve lower limb function."
Conventional Physiotherapy
A standard physiotherapy program provided after Achilles tendon surgery, including stretching, strengthening, mobility, and functional training exercises
Conventional Physiotherapy + Myofascial Release (CPT + MFR)
"Participants will receive the same conventional physiotherapy program as the control group combined with myofascial release technique. The manual therapy will be applied to the lower limb and ankle region to improve fascial mobility, enhance soft tissue flexibility, and increase ankle range of motion."
Conventional Physiotherapy
A standard physiotherapy program provided after Achilles tendon surgery, including stretching, strengthening, mobility, and functional training exercises
Myofascial Release Technique
A manual therapy technique applied to the lower limb and ankle region, aiming to release fascial restrictions, improve soft tissue flexibility, and enhance ankle range of motion.
Interventions
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Conventional Physiotherapy
A standard physiotherapy program provided after Achilles tendon surgery, including stretching, strengthening, mobility, and functional training exercises
Myofascial Release Technique
A manual therapy technique applied to the lower limb and ankle region, aiming to release fascial restrictions, improve soft tissue flexibility, and enhance ankle range of motion.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Spastic cerebral palsy diagnosis (GMFCS levels I-IV).
* Underwent Achilles tendon surgery within the past 3 months
* Medically stable and cleared to begin physiotherapy.
* Parental/guardian consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
* Severe cognitive impairments that hinder participation
* Previous MFR therapy within the last 6 months
* Participation in another rehabilitation study in the past 3 months.
2 Years
5 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Ismail K. Al-Qudra
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ismail K. Al-Qudra
MSc Candidate in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Principal Investigators
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Ismail K Al Qedra, MSc (Physiotherapy)
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Al-Azhar University - Gaza
Musab M Al Dabbas, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Al-Azhar University - Gaza
Locations
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The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre - Al-Ahli Al-Arabi Hospital, Gaza
Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Ismail K Al Qedra, MSc (Physiotherapy)
Role: primary
Musab M Al Dabbas, PhD
Role: backup
References
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Russell DJ, Rosenbaum PL, Avery LM, Lane M. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66 & GMFM-88) User's Manual. Cambridge University Press; 2002.
Barnes MF. The basic science of myofascial release: morphologic change in connective tissue. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 1997;1(4):231-238.
Novak I, Morgan C, Fahey M, Finch-Edmondson M, Galea C, Hines A, Langdon K, Namara MM, Paton MC, Popat H, Shore B, Khamis A, Stanton E, Finemore OP, Tricks A, Te Velde A, Dark L, Morton N, Badawi N. State of the Evidence Traffic Lights 2019: Systematic Review of Interventions for Preventing and Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2020 Feb 21;20(2):3. doi: 10.1007/s11910-020-1022-z.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Related Links
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ClinicalTrials.gov
Other Identifiers
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MScPT_CP_MFR2025
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id