Stretch-Shortening Cycle Exercise: Potential Implications For Children With Obstetric Brachial Pl… (NCT06157476) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Stretch-Shortening Cycle Exercise: Potential Implications For Children With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury
Saudi Arabia56 participantsStarted 2021-03-14
Plain-language summary
This study was set out to evaluate the effect of a 12-week stretch-shortening cycle exercise (SSC-Ex) on muscle strength, bone mineral density, and upper extremity function in children with obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI). Fifty-six patients with OBPI were randomly allocated to the SSC-Ex group (n = 28, received SSC-Ex program, twice/week, over 12 weeks) or the control group (n = 28, received standard exercise program). Both groups were assessed for muscle strength, bone health, and upper extremity function before and after treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Confirmed diagnosis of upper arm type of OBPI.
* Narakas classification level I or II.
* Functional level of grade III per the Mallet scoring system.
* Age between 10-16 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of neuromotor or musculoskeletal surgery.
* Shoulder subluxation/dislocation.
* Past fracture involving the upper extremities.
* Calcium supplement intake.
* Inability to adhere to the scheduled program.
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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