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Effect of Aquatic Therapy Program on Balance in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

50 participantsStarted 2026-06-25

Plain-language summary

1. Evaluate the effect of a structured aquatic therapy programme on static balance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. 2. Assess the effect of the same programme on dynamic balance in this patient population. 3. Compare balance outcomes between children receiving aquatic therapy and those receiving conventional land-based physiotherapy.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Confirmed diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy by a paediatric neurologist or developmental paediatrician
. Age between 5 and 12 years
. Classified at GMFCS levels I-III
. Bilateral lower limb spasticity with a Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score of ≥ 1

Exclusion criteria

. Athetoid, ataxic, or mixed-type cerebral palsy
. GMFCS levels IV or V (non-ambulatory children)
. Uncontrolled seizure disorder or epilepsy not managed by medication
. Open wounds, skin infections, or active dermatological conditions contraindicating water immersion
. Fear of water (aquaphobia) or inability to tolerate the aquatic environment

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?

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What they're measuring

static balance

Timeframe: baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07669350

SponsorDelta University for Science and Technology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-01

Contact for this trial

ibrahim A abu ella, Phd

+201008442281 ibrahimneuron@gmail.com

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