CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Vestibular Stimulation in Addition to Conventional Physiotherapy in Improving Gross Motor Function and Mobility in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Pakistan58 participantsStarted 2026-01-11

Plain-language summary

This was a RCT to determine and compare the effects of vestibular stimulation in addition to conventional physical therapy on gross motor function and mobility in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

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: * • Participants with age limit of 6-12 years * Diagnosed cases of Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy by Pediatric neurologist * Both genders (male/female) * Participants with GMFCS Level I-III * Participants with Grade I spasticity, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) • Participants able to understand and follow basic commands. Exclusion Criteria: * • Children with history of vestibular disorders, epileptic fits or uncontrolled seizures from past six months * Children with any surgical procedure of the spine or lower limbs or Botox treatment in the last 6 months * Children with any visual or hearing impairment * Children having any fixed deformity, contracture or fracture limiting participation in therapy * Patients having VP shunt

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

Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88)

Timeframe: Assessment was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT)

Timeframe: Assessment was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Timeframe: Assessment was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07712315

SponsorIbadat International University, Islamabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-30

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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.

What they're measuring

Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88)

Timeframe: Assessment was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT)

Timeframe: Assessment was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Timeframe: Assessment was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention.