CompletedNot Applicable

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 range10 Years – 16 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Muscle strength

Timeframe: 2 months

Bone mineral density

Timeframe: 2 months

Bone mineral content

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06157476

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-23

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