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Effects of Treadmill Training and Whole-body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy

United States20 participantsStarted 2018-11-12

Plain-language summary

Whole-body vibration (WBV) and treadmill training (TT) are commonly-utilized rehabilitation interventions for children with neuromotor disorders. WBV has been shown in the literature to positively affect gait and lower body spasticity in this population. However, the effects of a single session of WBV are generally transient, lasting between ten minutes and two hours. Thus, it may be necessary to combine WBV with another intervention to reinforce improved movement patterns and maximize its potential benefits. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the addition of a single bout of WBV to a single bout of TT on the lower extremity spasticity and gait parameters of ambulatory children with CP.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * a medical diagnosis of spastic CP * a GMFCS level of I, II, or III * age of 6-17 years at the time of data collection Exclusion Criteria: * history of musculoskeletal injury within the past 3 months * history of Botox injections to the lower extremities within the past 3 months * history of significant cardiac abnormalities and/or uncontrolled seizures * any cognitive or behavioral issues that prevent the subject from safely following instructions while walking on the treadmill

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Overground gait walking speed

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait step length

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait dynamic knee range of motion

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait dynamic ankle range of motion

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait muscle activity as measured by electromyographic sensors

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Lower extremity spasticity as measured by the Modified Tardieu Test

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04630392

SponsorGeorgia State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-20

Contact for this trial

Jianhua Wu, PhD

404-413-8476 jwu11@gsu.edu

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Overground gait walking speed

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait step length

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait dynamic knee range of motion

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait dynamic ankle range of motion

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Overground gait muscle activity as measured by electromyographic sensors

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Lower extremity spasticity as measured by the Modified Tardieu Test

Timeframe: immediately after intervention