CompletedNot Applicable

Gross Motor Abnormalities in Relation to Balance and Weight Indicators in Diplegia

Egypt104 participantsStarted 2022-10-20

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the correlation between BMI and balance and gross motor capacities in children with spastic diplegia. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there a correlation between BMI, balance disturbances and gross motor capacity in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy? Researchers compared between results of biodex balance system , GMFM and BMI measures participants stood on biodex balance platform for balance measurement and performed Gross Motor Function Measurement items for gross motor capacities assessment

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Children selected according to the following criteria: * Diagnosed with diplegic CP * Their ages will range between 5 and 10 years * Subjects will participate according to BMI classification ; normal weight in the first group and (obese , overweight) in the second group . * They must be able to stand independently. * Have minimum height of 100 cm. * Have a developmental level of grade I or II according to gross motor function classification system GMFM. * Able to understand and follow instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Auditory defects. * Visual defects. * Cognitive or vestibular defects. * Use of an assistive device. * Fixed deformity, bony or joint limitation. * Surgery (tendon lengthening).

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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?
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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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What they're measuring

BMI

Timeframe: 9 months

balance assessment

Timeframe: 9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06642922

SponsorLamis Neyazy Elrakhawy

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-15

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