CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Eccentric Exercise on Spasticity, Walking and Balance in Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2024-08-15

Plain-language summary

Our clinical research study is planned as a randomized controlled study and will use a stratified randomization method. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of eccentric exercise training on spasticity, walking and balance in individuals with spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP). Individuals with spastic unilateral SP (hemiparetic) and bilateral SP (diparetic) diagnosis, Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level I, II and III, aged between 6-18 years will be included in the study.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 6-18 and diagnosed with spastic hemiparetic or spastic diparetic CP, * Being at level I, II or III according to GMFCS, * Having increased muscle tone in hip flexor, hip adductor, knee flexor, knee extensor or ankle plantar flexor muscles according to MTS, * Giving informed consent including detailed information prepared for the study (by parent/guardian). Exclusion Criteria: * Having received botox or surgery in the last 6 months. * Not signing the consent form. * Having limited cooperation regarding perception or performance of exercises required for the study. * Having a systemic disease in addition to CP.

What they're measuring

Functional Balance

Timeframe: 2 month

Stabilometric Balance Assessment (eyes open and eyes closed balance)

Timeframe: 2 month

Visual Gait Analysis

Timeframe: 2 month

Muscle Tone

Timeframe: 2 month

Spasticity

Timeframe: 2 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06676540

SponsorLokman Hekim University

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-30

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