Functional exercise program for children and adolescents 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 research evaluates the benefits of a functional exercise program that incorporates strength and resistance training for adolescents aged 10 to 18 years with cerebral palsy classified at levels III and IV of the GMFCS scale. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will engage in functional exercises with progressive load, or a control group performing the same exercises without load. The study will consist of 36 sessions over 18 weeks, with assessments conducted before, after, and six months post-intervention to measure changes in functional ability, quality of life, and daily participation. The goal is to provide evidence for rehabilitation strategies that enhance autonomy and social inclusion for this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents aged 10 to 18 years.
* Diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy (CP).
* Classification at levels III or IV of the GMFCS scale.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Multilevel surgery with osteotomy within the last 12 months.
* Microtenotomies or percutaneous needle lengthening (APAI) within the last 9months.
* Botulinum toxin injections within the last 3 months.
* Participation in specific strength training protocols.
* Lack of cognitive ability to perform the intervention protocol activities.

Where it's running

• Faculty of Physiotherapy. University of Valencia
  Valencia, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: M.Luz Sánchez-Sánchez, PhD
• Email: m.luz.sanchez@uv.es
• Phone: 963983853

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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.