Unilateral Versus Bilateral Lower-Limb Plyometric Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT05302102) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Unilateral Versus Bilateral Lower-Limb Plyometric Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Saudi Arabia69 participantsStarted 2019-01-06
Plain-language summary
This study was set out to compare the effect of paretic-limb-only plyometric training versus double-limb training on balance capability and gait symmetry in adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy (U-CP). Sixty-nine children with U-CP were randomly allocated to the paretic-limb-only plyometric training group (n = 23; performed plyometric movements/exercises unilaterally using the paretic leg only), the double-limb plyometric training group (n = 23; performed plyometric movements/exercises bilaterally through both lower legs), or the Control group (n =23, received standard rehabilitation plus SSC exercises). All groups were assessed for gait-symmetry and balance capability pre and post-treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Unilateral cerebral palsy
* Age 12-18 years
* Motor function level I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System.
* Spasticity level 1 or 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* Structural deformities/contractures
* Musculoskeletal or neural surgery in the last year
* BOTOX injection in the last 6 months.
* Cardiopulmonary disorders that interfere with the ability to engage in exercise training.
* Perceptual and/or behavioral disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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