Effects of PEDALS Program Versus Lower Limb Strength Training in Diplegic CP

November 9, 2023 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening (PEDALS) Program Versus Lower Limb Strength Training in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder is caused by damage to the developing brain and is characterized by abnormalities of muscle tone, mobility, and motor abilities. CP may only be recognized at 3-5 years of age. Pediatric endurance and limb strengthening (PEDALS) program is important to achieve endurance, gross motor function and some measure of strength in patients with diplegic cerebral palsy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of pediatric endurance and limb strengthening program with lower limb strength training in diplegic cerebral palsy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A randomized control trial will be conducted through convenient sampling. Subjects will randomly allocated into two groups, group A will receive pediatric endurance and limb strengthening program, while group B will receive lower limb strength training. The duration of the treatment will be 8 weeks. Goniometer, six minute walk test and gross motor function measure scale-88 will be used to as outcome measure. Goniometer measures the available range of motion at a joint, six minute walk test measure cardiorespiratory or aerobic endurance, the GMFM-88 provides more descriptive information about motor function for very young children or children with more complex motor disability, Data will be analyzed on SPSS version 27, normality of the data will be checked and tests will be applied according to the normality of the data either it will be parametric test or non-parametric based on the normality.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

24

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Riphah International University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

  • Inclusion Criteria: •

    • Age between 6-12 years of age, children with cerebral palsy
    • Ability to follow simple verbal direction
    • Ability to walk independently with or without an assistive device for short distance (GMFCS) level 1-11
    • Good or fair selective voluntary motor control for at least one limb

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Botulinum toxin injection within the preceding 3 months
  • Serial casting or new orthotic devices within the preceding 3 months
  • Initiation of oral medication that effect the neuromuscular system
  • Significant hip, knee or ankle joint contractures
  • Inability of unwillingness to maintain age- appropriate behavior

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening Program (PEDALS) Group
In this group patients will performed pediatric endurance and limb strengthening (PEDALS) program. The stationary cycling intervention was performed 60 min per day, 3 times per week, for a total of 24 sessions, within a 8 week period. The longer session duration was designed to allow adequate rest intervals between set (1-3 minutes). A generalized stretching program was performed prior to cycling.
Other: Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening Program (PEDALS) and Lower Limb Strength Training
Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening Program (PEDALS) Group This will receive stationary cycling
Active Comparator: Lower Limb Strength Training Group
In this group patients will performed lower limb strengthening intervention was performed 3 times per week, for a total of 24 sessions, within a 8 week period using the functional strength training (for eccentric, concentric, and isometric contraction), plyometric exercises (including jumping), and balance training. Before each training session, there was a warm-up period with 5 to 10 minutes of dynamic activities (eg, jogging). After training, there was a cool down period with 5 to 10 minutes of dynamic stretching exercises. In addition to rest intervals, after each training session, there was a rest interval to prevent muscle fatigue and injury
Other: Lower Limb Strength Training Group
Lower Limb Strength Training Group
Other Names:
  • This will receive functional strength training, plyometric, balance training

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Goniometer
Time Frame: 8 weeks
It will measure lower limb range of motion
8 weeks
Gross motor function measure 88
Time Frame: 8 weeks
the GMFM-88: The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) is commonly used in the evaluation of gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It consists of 88 items that have been categorized into 5 dimensions of gross motor function: lying and rolling; sitting; crawling and kneeling; standing; and walking, running, and jumping. Many studies use GMFM to assess the effectiveness of interventions in children with CP
8 weeks
Six minute walk test
Time Frame: 8 weeks
6 Minute Walk Test is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance. It is important for rehabilitation providers to assess endurance of children with CP. Clinicians rely on readily available, easily-administered measures to establish a baseline and measure change over time 6-minute walk test (6MWT)are designed for these purposes
8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Iqra Mahnoor, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 23, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 31, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

September 15, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 6, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 13, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

June 15, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 13, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 9, 2023

Last Verified

November 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/23/0702

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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