Spinal manipulation on heart rate variability 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 randomized, sham-controlled crossover trial investigates the immediate effect of spinal manipulation on heart rate variability in children with cerebral palsy. Each participant undergoes four sessions on separate days, with two sessions containing spinal manipulation and two with a sham procedure in random order. Heart rate variability, particularly RMSSD, is measured before and after each intervention under standardized conditions to assess autonomic nervous system changes. The crossover design allows each child to serve as their own control, reducing variability and focusing on acute autonomic responses to the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Cerebral palsy
* Motor function levels I-III according to GMFCS
* Cooperative behavior

Exclusion Criteria:

* Hyperkinetic forms
* Use of medications affecting autonomic regulation

Where it's running

• Elita Rehabilitation Center
  Lviv, Ukraine Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Oleh Kachmar, MD, PhD
• Email: okachmar@ic.reha.lviv.ua
• Phone: 00380673537927

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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.