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Scooter Board Activities on Neck Control and Dysphagia in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT06477224 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2024-06-27

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Summary

This study is a randomized control trial exploring the therapeutic effects of scooter board activities on neck control and dysphagia in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Part of a Master of Science in Physical Therapy program, the research focuses on innovative uses of scooter boards-flat, wheeled platforms that allow children to propel themselves while lying or sitting. This activity is hypothesized to improve neck stability and swallowing functions, which are crucial for posture, movement, and reducing health risks such as malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia.

The trial will employ validated tools like the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS), Schedule for Oral Motor Assessment (SOMA), and Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) to assess changes in participants. Conducted over six months at facilities including Rehab Care, Rich Care, and Royal College Hospital, it will involve 22 children, aged 6-10, diagnosed with spastic CP and exhibiting symptoms of dysphagia.

The outcomes of this research could revolutionize therapeutic practices by providing a playful, engaging approach to therapy that enhances both motor and social skills.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Interventions

OTHER

Scooter Board Activities

Participants in this arm engage in scooter board activities designed to improve neck control and address dysphagia. These activities include moving the scooter board in various directions using their hands or feet, maneuvering through obstacle courses, and engaging in playful tasks that require reaching or turning, which can enhance neck muscle strength and stability.

OTHER

Routine Physical Therapy

Participants in this arm receive traditional physical therapy interventions, which might include range-of-motion exercises, muscle strengthening, stretching exercises, and postural control activities. These exercises are aimed at improving overall motor function, with a focus on neck stability and control. Standard physical therapy equipment such as therapy balls, balance boards, and resistance bands may also be used.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Arnab Altaf, PP-DPT · Riphah International University Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-30
Primary Completion
2024-07-20
Completion
2024-07-25

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