Effect of Reciprocal Electrical Stimulation on Balance and Quality of Life in Hemiparetic CP
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: reciprocal electrical stimulation, physical therapy program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy. Basic parameters: 6 years — 10 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
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Official title
Effect of Reciprocal Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Balance and Quality of Life in Children With Hemiparesis
Overview
to investigate the effect of the reciprocal neuromuscular electrical stimulation on balance and quality of life in hemiparetic children
Detailed description
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation is widely used to reduce spasticity and strengthen weak muscles.
Reciprocal electrical stimulation ( RES),which mimic natural agonist-antagonist muscle activation , is a promising too for neuromuscular re-education.
RES has been studied for knee stability in diplegic CP and ankle control in adults but its effect on static and dynamic balance in hemiparetic CP remain unexplored . so this study may be a guide in management of balance problems in children with hemiparesis
Interventions
- Other reciprocal electrical stimulation
Mode (A) is selected to apply reciprocal neuromuscular electrical stimulation - Other physical therapy program
* neurodevelopmental approach directed toward inhibiting abnormal muscle tone and abnormal reflexes and facilitation of postural control through reflex inhibiting positions using proximal and distal key points of control. * training for active trunk extension to improve posture control and balance . * Balance training from different positions ,from the quadruped position, kneeling ,half kneeling and standing position on mat and tilting board. * facilitation of protective reactions by applying a
Primary outcome measures
- balance change measured by humac balance system [Time frame: 3 monthes]
- quality of life change xby Egyptian quality of life questionnaire [Time frame: 3 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- age range from 6 to10 years .
- spasticity level 1 , 1+ in lower limb muscles according to Modified Ashworth Scale.
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level 1.
- Able to follow instructions.
Exclusion criteria
- Affections of musculoskeletal system including fixed contractures.
- Visual , auditory , vestibular ,sensory disorders or cerebellar disease .
- Botox injection in the last 6 months in gastrocnemius
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07599267 · cairo2025