Effect of Nordic Walking on Gait-asymmetry Patterns in Children With Hemiparesis (NCT05644652) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Nordic Walking on Gait-asymmetry Patterns in Children With Hemiparesis
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2023-07-01
Plain-language summary
Nordic walking is a physical activity consisting of walking with poles similar to ski poles. The poles are designed for the purpose of activating the upper body during walking. The poles are equipped with rubber or spike tips and the walking itself resembles.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 10 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Their age will range from 6-10 years, from both sexes.
* Level I, II and III of gross motor functional classification system (GMFCS) (Jooyeon et al., 2011)
* Grade 1 and 1+ spasticity according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). (Cloptonetal et al., 2005).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled epilepsy.
* Mental retardation or autistic features.
* Significant visual or auditory problems according to medical reports (audio-vestibular and ophthalmic examination),
* Structural or fixed soft tissue deformities of the lower and/or upper extremities.
* Neurological or orthopedic surgery in the past 12 months in the lower and/or upper extremities.
* Botox injection in the lower and/or upper extremities in the past 6 months.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.