Task-oriented training with ankle stimulation to improve balance in children with hemiparesis

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

The trial investigates a combination therapy for children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy, pairing task-oriented training with functional electrical stimulation of the ankle dorsiflexors. Participants are children aged 6 to 9 with mild to moderate spasticity and limited gross motor function. The study aims to measure changes in ankle muscle strength and overall balance after the intervention. Recruitment occurs at Damietta General Hospital under Cairo University's leadership. The design focuses on practical rehabilitation approaches to enhance gait symmetry and functional mobility.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. The age of the selected children will be ranged from 6 to 9 years.
2. Able to follow simple instructions.
3. Degree of spasticity is ranging from 1to 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.
4. The level of motor function of the children will be levels I-II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System.

Exclusion Criteria:

The children will be excluded if they have one or more of the following criteria:

1. Visual, hearing disorders.
2. Recent Botox injection or orthopedic surgery in the lower limb in the last 6 months before the start of the study.
3. Any fixed deformity of lower limb.

Where it's running

• Damietta general hospital.
  Damietta, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nourhan Reda Abdel Razek Dawood, physical therapist
• Email: Eman_pediatrics2016@yahoo.com
• Phone: 01017173755

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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.