Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Relationship Between Hip Extensor Strength and Gait Speed in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Egypt20 participantsStarted 2025-01-15

Plain-language summary

The hip extensors are essential for upright posture and forward propulsion during gait. Children with diplegic CP often demonstrate reduced muscle strength, which impacts their gait speed and overall mobility. Understanding the relationship between hip extensor strength and gait speed could provide a basis for targeted interventions. This feasibility study will establish whether the handheld dynamometer can reliably measure hip extensor strength and if this strength correlates with gait speed in children with diplegic CP.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 8 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Diagnosed with diplegic CP * Ages 6 - 8 years * GMFCS Levels I-II (indicating they are ambulatory) * Able to follow instructions and participate in strength and gait assessments Exclusion Criteria: * • Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments affecting participation * Musculoskeletal conditions or recent orthopedic surgery that could interfere with hip function * Use of assistive devices for ambulation

What they're measuring

Hip Extensor Strength

Timeframe: 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06913114

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-01

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