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Bilateral Asymmetry of Respiratory Muscle Activity During Breathing in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

NCT07777809 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2026-08-20

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Summary

This observational cross-sectional study investigates the bilateral asymmetry of respiratory muscle activity during breathing in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Children with CP often exhibit structural deformities, which may lead to impaired chest mobility and asymmetric respiratory function. The primary objective is to objectively evaluate the imbalance in the activation of bilateral respiratory muscles (intercostal, external oblique, and sternocleidomastoid) using non-invasive surface electromyography (sEMG). Muscle activity will be measured during resting breathing and active breathing tasks. The findings aim to provide clinical evidence for developing selective respiratory muscle training programs for this population.

Conditions

  • Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Surface Electromyography (sEMG) assessment

Measuring the bilateral activation of respiratory muscles (intercostal, external oblique, and sternocleidomastoid) using sEMG under two conditions: 30 seconds of resting breathing and active breathing tasks (blowing a pinwheel or bubbles).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sahmyook University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • jemin Yoo · Sahmyook University

  • Seungwon Lee · Sahmyook University

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-31
Primary Completion
2027-08-31
Completion
2027-08-31

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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