Effect of Intensive Segmental Trunk Training on Upper Extremity Function and Seated Postural Stab… (NCT07692087) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Intensive Segmental Trunk Training on Upper Extremity Function and Seated Postural Stability in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2024-05-24
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether intensive segmental trunk training (ISTT) can improve upper extremity function and seated postural stability in children aged 4-12 years with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy and moderate trunk control impairments. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does intensive segmental trunk training lead to greater improvements in seated postural stability compared to standard physical therapy? Does intensive segmental trunk training lead to greater improvements in upper extremity function compared to standard physical therapy? Researchers compared the ISTT group to the control group (standard physical therapy) to see if the targeted trunk training produces significantly better outcomes in trunk control, upper extremity skills, and gross motor function.
Participants underwent their assigned training regimen five times per week for eight weeks and complete pre- and post-intervention assessments measuring trunk control (SATCo, TCT), upper extremity function (QUEST, Box and Block Test), and gross motor function (GMFM-88).
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants included were aged 4-12 years
* Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels II-IV
* ability to sit independently for at least 10 seconds
* follow simple verbal instructions
* moderate trunk control impairment, defined as a score of ≤ 3 on the Trunk Control Test (TCT) item assessing sitting without arm support
* Children with trunk control scores within a moderate impairment range on the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo).
* Parental consent was obtained prior to participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with cognitive impairments severe enough to limit task comprehension
* uncontrolled seizures
* history of surgical interventions or Botulinum toxin injections in the preceding 6 months
* receiving other therapeutic interventions targeting trunk control or upper limb function concurrently were excluded.
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
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Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) - change in seated postural stability