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TheraTogs Versus Reciprocal Electrical Stimulation on Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: a Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT05702632 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2023-01-27

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Summary

Children with diplegic cerebral palsy exhibit postural restrictions as a result of both primary and secondary brain damage impairments. One of the main goals of cerebral palsy rehabilitation is to improve balance and stability. As a result, the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of TheraTogs and reciprocal electrical stimulation on postural stability in children with diplegic CP.

Conditions

  • Down Syndrome

Interventions

DEVICE

1- Reciprocal electrical stimulation

A specialized programmable electrical stimulation device was used (Uniphy is the manufacturer of Phyaction787; Uniphy, Eindhoven, the Netherlands). The device has two channels that can alternatively stimulate two opposing groups of muscles (reciprocate).

DEVICE

TheraTogs orthotic treatment

A sleeveless top vest and two pairs of shorts with two thigh cuffs and limb cuffs each make up the TheraTogs strapping system which is applied to the children in the TheraTogs group. The TheraTogs suit is providing breathable, comfortable- Latex over the torso and thigh, as well as free toileting. For infection control and size fitting problems, participants are not allowed to share their TheraTogs with other patients. TheraTog's orthotic undergarment and strapping system were worn under their regular clothes, so it was neither distracting nor irritating.

PROCEDURE

traditional physical therapy program

Facilitation of balance and gait training

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
8 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-07-15
Primary Completion
2022-09-08
Completion
2022-12-30

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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