CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasound or Whole Body Vibration on Knee Motion and Function in CP

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-03-06

Plain-language summary

This study compared the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound (US) and whole-body vibration (WBV) as adjuncts to a standardized passive stretching regimen on improving knee joint range of motion (ROM) and functional capacity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP).

Who can participate

Age range4 Years – 6 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age from 4-6 years * knee flexion deformity due to hamstring tightness * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I or II * spasticity grade of 1 or 2 on the modified Ashworth Scale Exclusion Criteria: * other causes of knee flexion deformity * previous orthopedic knee surgery * significant visual, auditory, or perceptual deficits * uncontrolled seizures; or acute illness

What they're measuring

Active Knee Extension Range of Motion (ROM)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

2. Gross Motor Function

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07351292

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-30

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