Effect of Diving and Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Spasticity and Motor Function in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age2-5
SponsorBenha University
About this trial
This study aims to evaluate the effect of diving and aquatic exercises on muscle spasticity and motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age from 2 to 5 years.
Both sexes.
Children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, categorized according to the Gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels IV, V.
Disqualifiers
Botulinum toxin treatment or surgery in the preceding three months.
Botox injections before or during the application of the program.
Dorsal rhizotomy.
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Intensive swimming program
Other interventionThe participants will be enrolled in an intensive swimming program for 8 weeks (45 minutes) in the swimming pool. The swimming program will be to improve safety and functional independence in the water. The hydrotherapy will be performed at a swimming pool temperature suitable for the weather temperature.
Treatment groups
37 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Intensive swimming programExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Gross motor function measurement-66
The gross motor function measurement-66 (GMFM-66) employs a four-point scoring system for each item. The 66 items are recorded according to the following classification: 0 = child unable to initiate the task; 1 = child initiates the task; 2 = child partially completes the task; 3 = child completes the task; and NT = not tested.
Time frame
8 weeks after intensive swimming programSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov