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Dual-Task Training in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

ConditionSpastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age4-18
SponsorRaneem Ahmad Mohammad Ashshi

About this trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of dual-task oriented training on functional performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The experimental group will receive a designed physical therapy program combined with dual-task oriented training, while the control group will receive the designed physical therapy program only. The study will evaluate changes in gait and balance before and after the intervention. Gait performance will be assessed using spatiotemporal gait parameters, and functional balance will be assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Children diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

GMFCS levels I-III.

Aged 4-18 years.

Able to follow simple commands.

Disqualifiers

Visual or hearing impairments.

Cardiovascular disease.

Fixed musculoskeletal deformities.

Orthopedic surgery within the previous 6 months.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Dual-Task oriented

    Behavioral

    Participants will perform dual-task oriented training consisting of motor and cognitive dual-task activities during gait and balance exercises. The training includes walking while performing concurrent motor tasks, such as holding or bouncing a ball, and cognitive tasks while walking. Task difficulty will be progressively increased according to the participant's ability.

  • Traditional Physical Therapy Program

    Behavioral

    Participants will receive a traditional physical therapy program including stretching exercises, standing and balance training, and walking exercises

Treatment groups

24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Experimental GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Traditional Physical Therapy GroupActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Change in Gait Velocity

Gait velocity will be assessed using Kinovea video analysis software and reported in meters per second (m/s).

Time frame
Baseline and immediately after completion of the intervention

Secondary outcomes

1

Change in Functional Balance

Functional balance will be assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS). The scale consists of 14 items, with each item scored from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better functional balance.

Time frame
Baseline and immediately after completion of the intervention

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Raneem Ahmad Mohammad Ashshi

Lead sponsor

Kafrelsheikh University

Sponsor institution

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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