Loaded and Task Specific Training in Spastic Diaplegic CP to Improve Gait and Functional Mobility. (NCT07474818) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Loaded and Task Specific Training in Spastic Diaplegic CP to Improve Gait and Functional Mobility.
Pakistan54 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
Cerebral Palsy is a non-progressive condition caused by early brain injury that affects movement, posture, and muscle tone. Spastic diplegia mainly involves the lower limbs, leading to stiffness, weakness, and abnormal gait patterns.
These impairments reduce functional independence and increase caregiver burden. Loaded Treadmill Training and Task Specific Training are two rehabilitation approaches used to improve strength and Gait function.
This study compares their effectiveness in improving gait and functional mobility in children with spastic diplegic CP.
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:
* Confirmed diagnosis of Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
* 6 to 12 years
* Gross Motor Function Classification System Level I to III
* Stand independently or with support
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with any type other then Spastic Diplegic
* Presence of Comorbidities
* Severe Cognitive and Communicative impairments
* Classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System Level IV and V
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
Change in Gait Parameter: Cadence
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks
2
Change in Gait Parameter: Velocity
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks
3
Change in Gait Parameter: Stride Length
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks
4
Change in Functional Mobility
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07474818
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences