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The Efficacy of Targeted Training on the Postural Control and Gross Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT01357954 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2020-08-05

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Summary

The project aims to test the effectiveness and explore the possibility of performing a novel therapeutic approach, targeting to increase strength and coordination around the trunk, giving a more active and functional seating and head control in those children with cerebral palsy (CP) who are wheelchair users. The project will also try to determine the muscle physiological effect of treatment using indirect measures of strength in the spinal musculature.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

OTHER

Regular physiotherapy

The child's regular physiotherapy

OTHER

Targeted Training

Targeted training, 5 days a week for 6 months, up to 30 minutes a day

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hvidovre University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Derek J Curtis, PT MSc · Hvidovre University Hospital

  • Stig Sonne-Holm, Dr Med · Hvidovre University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-06-30
Primary Completion
2012-05-31
Completion
2013-06-30

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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