Multisensory Environment Stimulation Therapy on Postural Control in Cerebral Palsy (NCT06721663) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Multisensory Environment Stimulation Therapy on Postural Control in Cerebral Palsy
Egypt38 participantsStarted 2024-12-15
Plain-language summary
To investigate the Effect of Multisensory environment stimulation therapy on postural control in spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \- Forty children with cerebral palsy,
* Age will range as (9:12) years old
* spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
* Normal body mass index standardmore than 50th and less than 85th for age and sex compared to standard Egyptian growth charts adopted by the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University and National Research Centre.
* Gross motor function classification system: level I\&II
Exclusion Criteria:
* • difficulty to communicate or to understand program instructions
* any other neurological deficits or orthopaedic abnormalities,
* secondary musculoskeletal complication
* vestibular problems
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.
1This trial used a Biodex Balance System and the Pediatric Balance Scale to measure postural control in children with cerebral palsy — what do those tools actually measure, and would my child's balance challenges show up meaningfully on those assessments?
2Since this trial is completed, has any data or results been published yet, and if so, what did the multisensory environment stimulation therapy actually show about postural control improvements?
3What exactly is 'multisensory environment stimulation therapy,' and how does it compare to the balance or physical therapy approaches my child is already receiving or being considered for?
4Because this trial is listed as Phase NA — meaning it wasn't testing a drug but rather a therapy approach — what does that tell us about how confident we can be in the safety and effectiveness of this type of intervention for my child's specific type and severity of cerebral palsy?
5If the results from this completed trial look promising, are there providers near us who already offer this kind of multisensory therapy, or would my child need to enroll in another study to access it?
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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.