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Effect of Lower Extremity Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Locomotion in Children With Hemiplegia

2 de julio de 2026 actualizado por: Mohamed Ali Elsayed Taha, Cairo University
  • To determine the effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on spatial and temporal gait parameters in children with hemiplegia.
  • To determine the effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on functional mobility in children with hemiplegia.

Descripción general del estudio

Descripción detallada

Children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy experience longer gait cycles, slower walking speeds, and longer support phases compared to healthy children, with substantial joint angle differences noted during ground contact and stride buffering. Although most can achieve independent walking, they often exhibit poor motor coordination, resulting in short strides and high stride frequencies for speed maintenance. Modified constraint-induced movement therapy has been employed to enhance lower-extremity function, but its effectiveness on key ambulation aspects like gait speed and balance remains unclear. The reliance on the unaffected limb further impacts locomotive behavior, leading to stiff knee gait and reduced functional mobility. This study aims to explore the therapy's effects on locomotion in hemiplegic children.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

30

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Estudio Contacto

Ubicaciones de estudio

      • Cairo, Egipto
        • Reclutamiento
        • outpatient clinic faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University
        • Contacto:

Criterios de participación

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Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Niño

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. The age of the selected children will range from 6 to 8 years old.
  2. Degree of spasticity will range from 1+ to 2 according to the modified Ashworth scale.
  3. The level of motor function of the children will be levels I-II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System.
  4. Participants will present a score between 41 to 56 points on the pediatric balance scale.
  5. They will be able to follow instructions and understand commands.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Bone and tendon lengthening surgeries within the last 6 months.
  2. Lung and heart diseases and disorders.
  3. Vision or hearing problems.
  4. Children with fixed deformities in the lower extremity.
  5. Children with epilepsy.
  6. Recent intramuscular Botulinum toxin injection.

Plan de estudios

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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Tratamiento
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
  • Enmascaramiento: Único

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Modified constraint induced movement therapy
Fifteen children will receive a conventional physical therapy program for 1 hour and modified constraint-induced movement therapy for 30 minutes 3 times per week for 4 weeks.

Three tasks will be designed to be performed for 10 min each while using the knee scooter as a method of constraint-induced movement therapy

The 3 tasks will be as follows:

  1. Walking with knee scooter forward on 8 meter walkway
  2. Walking with knee scooter backward on 8 meter walkway
  3. Standing with the knee scooter on balance board
  1. Repetitive motor training following shaping task

    • Step on stool.
    • Squat to stand.
    • Pressing the pedal stepper.
    • Walking on treadmill.
    • Bicycle.
    • Air walker.
  2. Behavioral strategies:

    • Walking with picking toys from ground
    • Passing obstacles
    • Walking with a ball, moving it by the lower extremity
Comparador activo: Conventional physical therapy
Fifteen children will receive conventional physical therapy program only for 1 hour 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
  1. Repetitive motor training following shaping task

    • Step on stool.
    • Squat to stand.
    • Pressing the pedal stepper.
    • Walking on treadmill.
    • Bicycle.
    • Air walker.
  2. Behavioral strategies:

    • Walking with picking toys from ground
    • Passing obstacles
    • Walking with a ball, moving it by the lower extremity

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
assessment of spatial gait parameters
Periodo de tiempo: At baseline and after Four weeks
Kinovea is a free 2D motion analysis software that facilitates inexpensive, sensor-free video-based motion assessments suitable for clinical practice. Its reliability has been established for measuring cervical range of motion (ROM) in both sagittal and frontal planes, dominant wrist joint ROM, shoulder ROM, and ankle joint ROM during walking. Additionally, it effectively measures spatial gait parameters, including stride length, step length, and hip, knee, and ankle angles at initial contact and mid-swing stages of the gait cycle. Required tools for its use include a walking area, digital camera, adhesive skin marks, and a tripod.
At baseline and after Four weeks

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
assessment of Temporal gait parameters
Periodo de tiempo: At baseline and after four weeks
Kinovea is a free 2D motion analysis software that utilizes inexpensive, sensor-free video-based techniques for clinical motion analysis. Its reliability is essential for assessing important psychometric properties, especially in measuring various range of motion (ROM) for cervical, shoulder, and ankle joints, as well as capturing gait parameters like stance and swing phases. Required tools for its use include a walking area, digital camera, adhesive skin marks, and a tripod.
At baseline and after four weeks
assessment of the functional mobility
Periodo de tiempo: At baseline and after four weeks
The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) is a reliable and valid assessment tool for measuring gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy, specifically focusing on standing (segment D) and walking/running (segment E). It is widely used in clinical and research settings to track changes over time or assess the impact of interventions. Due to its lengthy administration time, it is best used for annual or biannual evaluations or research studies, and testers should be well-versed in its use prior to administration.
At baseline and after four weeks

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Fechas de registro del estudio

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Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

1 de junio de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

30 de julio de 2026

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

30 de agosto de 2026

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

29 de mayo de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

2 de julio de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

7 de julio de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

7 de julio de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

2 de julio de 2026

Última verificación

1 de julio de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • Mohamed Ali-PhD

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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