CompletedNot Applicable

Deep Friction Massage in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)46 participantsStarted 2023-02-23

Plain-language summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to determine whether deep friction massage and stretching reduce muscle contraction in the calf muscle. The primary questions it seeks to answer are: * Does deep friction massage or stretching reduce muscle contraction? * Does deep friction massage or stretching improve walking? * Does deep friction massage or stretching increase ankle joint range of motion? Participants: Participants will undergo either deep friction massage or stretching exercises for 10 minutes, three days a week, over a period of six weeks.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * a diagnosis of spastic diplegic or hemiparetic CP * aged between 3 and 18 years * classified as level I, II, or III according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) * possessing sufficient cognitive function to cooperate. Exclusion Criteria: * Botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections to the lower extremity muscles within the last six months * undergoing any surgery such as muscle lengthening or joint contracture within the last six months * non-participation in two consecutive exercise sessions * experiencing illnesses such as infections or musculoskeletal injuries during the study period.

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

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?

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What they're measuring

The Modified Ashworth Scale

Timeframe: before intervention and after 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06760793

SponsorMuğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

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