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Unilateral Versus Bilateral Lower-Limb Plyometric Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT05302102 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 69

Last updated 2022-04-05

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Summary

This study was set out to compare the effect of paretic-limb-only plyometric training versus double-limb training on balance capability and gait symmetry in adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy (U-CP). Sixty-nine children with U-CP were randomly allocated to the paretic-limb-only plyometric training group (n = 23; performed plyometric movements/exercises unilaterally using the paretic leg only), the double-limb plyometric training group (n = 23; performed plyometric movements/exercises bilaterally through both lower legs), or the Control group (n =23, received standard rehabilitation plus SSC exercises). All groups were assessed for gait-symmetry and balance capability pre and post-treatment.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

OTHER

Unilateral plyometric training

The paretic-limb-only plyometric training group received a plyometric exercise program performed unilaterally through the paretic leg only for 45 minutes, three times per week for 12 successive weeks. The training was conducted under close supervision of a licensed pediatric physical therapist according to safety performance guidelines defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US National Strength and Conditioning Association.

OTHER

Bilateral plyometric training

The double-limb plyometric training group received a plyometric exercise program performed bilaterally through the paretic and non-paretic legs for 45 minutes, three times per week for 12 successive weeks. The training was conducted under close supervision of a licensed pediatric physical therapist according to safety performance guidelines defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US National Strength and Conditioning Association.

OTHER

Standard physical therapy

The control group received the standard physical rehabilitation program conducted for 45 minutes, thrice a week for 12 consecutive weeks, and consisted of advanced balance training, gait training, postural and flexibility exercises, and strength training exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ragab K Elnaggar, PhD · Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-01-06
Primary Completion
2020-08-27
Completion
2020-08-27

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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