Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 4 to 7

Dynamic movement intervention for children with spastic diplegia

Official title: Efficacy of Dynamic Movement Intervention on Children with Spastic Diplegia

Run by Cairo University · NCT06270550 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a movement program to see if it can help young children with spastic diplegia improve their balance and walking skills.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages4 Years to 7 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2025
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2025
Study endsSeptember 1, 2025
Registry record updatedFebruary 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT06270550 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children aged 4-7 years with spastic diplegia who can walk short distances independently and understand instructions.

Probably not a fit

Patients with visual or hearing impairments, cognitive problems, or those who have had recent orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin injections may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of a dynamic movement intervention on improving balance, walking patterns, and overall mobility in children aged 4 to 7 years with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The intervention focuses on enhancing both static and dynamic balance, as well as the quality of step length and cadence during walking. Participants will be assessed based on their ability to walk independently short distances and climb stairs with support, ensuring they meet specific inclusion criteria related to their physical capabilities and medical stability.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mobility and quality of life for children with spastic diplegia.

How similar studies have gone: While dynamic movement interventions have been explored in various contexts, this specific approach in children with spastic diplegia is relatively novel and may provide new insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:

* Age ranged from 4-7 years.
* They can walk alone short distance and climb stairs holding on rail (Grade I \& II according to GMFCS).
* They can understand and execute instructions.
* They will be medically stable.
* Degree of spasticity will be ranged from 1 to 1+ degree according to the Modified Ashworth Scale.

Exclusion criteria:

* Visual impairment (visual loss- cataract- myopia- hyperopia).
* Hearing impairment (deafness)
* Cognitive problem.
* Uncontrolled Convulsions.
* Orthopedic surgery for the affected lower limbs within one year.
* Botulinum toxin injection within the last 6 months or within the study period.

Where it's running

  • Cairo University
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.