FES plus task-oriented training for lower-limb function in children with spastic diplegic CP
Official title: Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Combined With Task-Oriented Training on Lower Limb Function, Balance, and Quality of Life in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy.
Run by Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences · NCT07924813 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding Functional Electrical Stimulation to task-oriented training helps 3–7 year olds with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy improve leg function, balance, and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Years to 7 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 12, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07924813 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 3–7 years with spastic diplegic CP (GMFCS II–III) who can follow simple instructions.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with conditions or impairments that preclude participation in FES or task-oriented training, or those with recent botulinum toxin treatment or contraindicating medical devices.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this interventional study, 44 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (GMFCS II–III) will be randomized to receive either Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) plus task-oriented training or task-oriented training alone, three 60-minute sessions per week for six weeks. The FES targets the gluteus medius to support functional movements while participants practice sit-to-stand, standing balance, walking, and related tasks. The trial aims to determine if the combined approach yields greater gains in gross motor function, balance, and quality of life than training alone. Outcomes will inform whether integrating FES into pediatric neurorehabilitation provides added benefit for daily activities and mobility in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could offer improved mobility, balance, and overall quality of life for children with spastic diplegic CP.
How similar studies have gone: Previous rehabilitation studies using FES or task-oriented training show promise, but combining both approaches in this pediatric CP subgroup is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children of either gender, aged 3-7 years, diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy - Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels II and III * Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions with or without auditory device Exclusion Criteria: * Botulinum toxin injection to the lower limbs within the previous 6 months . * Severe fixed contractures or musculoskeletal deformities affecting gait . * Uncontrolled epilepsy or other neurological disorders besides cerebral palsy . * Cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electrical devices contraindicating FES use. * Severe visual, auditory, or cognitive impairments preventing participation.
Where it's running
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Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dr. Shoaib Waqas, PHD
- Email: shoaib.waqas@ubas.edu.pk
- Phone: +92 302 4552109
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.