Utility of Upper-Extremity Plyometrics in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy (NCT06980246) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Utility of Upper-Extremity Plyometrics in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Saudi Arabia58 participantsStarted 2023-02-12
Plain-language summary
This study was set out to evaluate the effect of a 12-week upper extremity plyometric exercise (Plyo-Ex) on muscle strength and upper extremity function in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (Hemi-CP). Fifty-eight children with Hemi-CP were randomly allocated to the Plyo-Ex group (n = 29, received Plyo-Ex program, twice/week, over 12 weeks) or the control group (n = 29, received standard exercise program). Both groups were assessed for muscle strength and upper extremity function before and after treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Unilateral cerebral palsy
* Age 10-15 years
* Motor function level I or II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System.
* Spasticity level 1 or 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* Structural deformities/contractures
* Musculoskeletal or neural surgery in the last year
* BOTOX injection in the last 6 months.
* Cardiopulmonary disorders that could be exacerbated by exercise.
* Perceptual and/or behavioral disorders.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.