Investigating light tracking effects on movement in children with spastic hemiplegia

EFFICACY OF VISUAL LIGHT TRACKING ON CHILDREN WITH SPASTIC HEMIPLEGIA

Not applicable Interventional Cairo University · NCT06473298

This study tests if using visual light tracking can help improve movement and sensory skills in young children with spastic hemiplegia who can walk on their own.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages4 Years to 7 Years
SexAll
SponsorCairo University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo)
Trial IDNCT06473298 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study explores how visual light tracking can influence gait, selective motor control, and sensory processing in children diagnosed with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. By utilizing a targeted intervention involving visual stimuli, the research aims to assess improvements in motor functions and sensory integration. The study focuses on children aged 4 to 7 years who can walk independently and have mild spasticity. The methodology includes monitoring changes in movement and sensory responses following the light tracking intervention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 4 to 7 years with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy who can walk independently and have mild spasticity.

Not a fit: Patients with other neuromuscular disorders, significant spasticity, or visual and auditory impairments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance motor skills and sensory processing in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited studies specifically on visual light tracking, similar interventions in sensory processing and motor control have shown promise in related conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ranged from (4-7 years).
* They will be able to walk independently.
* They will have intact auditory pathways.
* They will have intact visual pathways.
* They will have a mild degree of spasticity graded from 1 to 1+ according to the modified Ashworth scale
* They will be mentally stable.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any other neuromuscular disorders.
* Convulsion.
* Botox injection
* Fixed deformities of lower limbs and spine.
* Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR).
* Children with spasticity more than 1+ according to the modified Ashworth scale.
* Children with visual disorders such as squint myopia.
* children with auditory problems.

Where this trial is running

Cairo

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral PalsyVisual Light Tracking
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