Dual Task Training With Vestibular Stimulation in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (NCT07157488) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dual Task Training With Vestibular Stimulation in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
54 participantsStarted 2025-09
Plain-language summary
Dual task training enhances gross motor function, reduce fatigue and minimize cognitive motor interference in children with diplegic cerebral palsy by promoting neuroplasticity and improving dual task processing. Vestibular stimulation improve balance triggering the vestibulospinal reflex, which play a key role in maintaining posture and reducing the risk of fall. Integrating dual task training with vestibular stimulation can provide a more holistic rehabilitation strategy by enhancing balance and posture stability through improved vestibular system activation, supporting motor and cognitive coordination by challenging the brain to handle tasks concurrently, and boosting functional mobility by mimicking everyday situations that require divided attention. This RCT evaluates its effectiveness in optimizing motor-cognitive integration, functional mobility and endurance compared to conventional motor training approaches.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
\- Diagnosis of diplegic cerebral palsy (confirmed by physician/therapist).
Age between 6-12 years.
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels II-III.
Ability to walk with or without assistive devices.
Stable medical condition for the past 6 months.
Parental/guardian consent to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of recent orthopedic surgery (within the past 6 months).
Botulinum toxin injections within the past 6 months.
Severe uncontrolled epilepsy or other uncontrolled medical conditions.
Severe cognitive impairment preventing ability to follow instructions.
Significant visual, auditory, or vestibular disorders unrelated to cerebral palsy.
Participation in another interventional clinical study within the last 3 months.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88)
Timeframe: Baseline and at 12 weeks (post-intervention, within 1 week of completion)