Effect of pelvis training on trunk control in children with cerebral palsy

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the impact of repeated pelvis perturbation training on trunk posture and locomotor function in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The intervention involves robotic hippotherapy and conventional physical therapy to enhance postural control and movement abilities. Children aged 4 to 12 years with specific inclusion criteria will participate in this interventional approach to assess functional improvements. The study will focus on children with bilateral spastic CP who can sit independently for a minimum duration.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children with a diagnosis of bilateral spastic CP attributed to complications of prematurity, intracranial hemorrhage and periventricular leukmalacia according to the definition of Bax.
* Children aged 4 to 12 years old without Botulinum toxin treatment within 6 months, and without surgeries (such as selective dorsal rhizotomy) within 12 months before the onset of the training.
* Subjects will be able to remain seated without help for ≥10s.
* GMFCS levels will be I to IV.
* Children must be able to signal pain, fear or discomfort reliably.
* Children with mild scoliosis (Cobb angle \< 20 °).
* Children with CP who have no prior hippotherapy experiences within 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* severe lower extremity contractures, fractures, osseous instabilities, osteoporosis.
* severe disproportional bone growth.
* unhealed skin lesions in the lower extremities.
* thromboembolic diseases, cardiovascular instability.
* aggressive or self-harming behaviors.

Where it's running

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ming Wu — Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
• Study coordinator: Ming Wu
• Email: w-ming@northwestern.edu
• Phone: 3122380700

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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.