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Forward Versus Backward Gait Training on Functional Abilities in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

NCT07251751 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-03-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of forward versus backward gait training on functional abilities in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Participants will receive gait training sessions focusing on either forward or backward walking to evaluate improvements in balance, mobility, and gross motor function.

Conditions

  • Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

control group ( designed physical therapy program)

Participants receive traditional physical therapy exercises focusing on stretching, strengthening, and balance training for the same duration as the experimental groups.

BEHAVIORAL

forward gait training

The training program consists of forward walking exercises conducted three times per week for three successive months under the supervision of a physical therapist.

BEHAVIORAL

backward gait training

The training program consists of backward walking exercises conducted three times per week for three successive months under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ramy A Khidr, PhD · El shohadaa Central Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-01
Primary Completion
2026-02-01
Completion
2026-03-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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