Effect of Eccentric Exercise on Spasticity, Walking and Balance in Spastic Cerebral Palsy (NCT06676540) | Clinical Trial Compass
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 range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Functional Balance
Timeframe: 2 month
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Stabilometric Balance Assessment (eyes open and eyes closed balance)