CompletedNot Applicable

Knee Neuromuscular Assessment in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Greece20 participantsStarted 2024-09-20

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reliability (intra-rater and inter-rater) of the K-Pull dynamometer and the K-Myo non-invasive electromyography sensor (assessing neuromuscular activity) in the evaluation of the lower limbs in children with cerebral palsy. Specific objectives include: * Examining differences in neuromuscular activity among children with CP classified at functional levels I to III on the GMFCS scale. * Deriving conclusions from the correlation between electromyographic activity, muscle tone, and generated muscle strength. * Assessing the applicability of neuromuscular activity assessment devices in clinical settings.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * children with spastic type cerebral palsy (CP), * aged between 5 and 16 years, * classified at GMFCS levels I to III, * voluntary motor control, * ambulatory, with or without the use of mobility aids, * can understand and execute verbal commands. Exclusion Criteria: * have previously undergone interventions that affect neuromuscular performance (such as surgery or botulinum toxin injections) * have sustained an injury, * demonstrate a low level of compliance.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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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What they're measuring

Muscle Strength

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 5 months

Average Muscle Activation

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 5 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06667518

SponsorUniversity of Thessaly

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-01

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