CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of the Effects of Vojta and Bobath Treatment on Gait and Balance in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Pakistan72 participantsStarted 2023-08-25

Plain-language summary

This study aims compare the effects of Vojta verses Bobath therapy on gait in children with diplegic cerebral palsy and to compare the effects of Vojta versus Bobath therapy on balance in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. The study will also determine the combined effects of Vojta and Bobath on gait and balance in children with diplegic cerebral palsy.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 8 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed cases of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy * GMFCS level II \& III * Modified Ashworth score greater than 1+ * Age 3-8 Years * Either gender * Children capable of understanding and executing commands; * Children who can adopt the orthostatic position necessary to assess balance \& gait Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any other associated disease (DDH, any orthopedic complication) * Children with mental retardation; * Who cannot participate constantly in physical therapy sessions; * Profound visual or hearing impairments;

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?

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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?

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

Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS)

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Goniometer

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Paediatric Berg Balance Scale

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Step Length

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Stride Length

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Cadence

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Walking Base

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06757101

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-25

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 8 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.