Therapy using multisensory stimulation to improve posture in children with cerebral palsy
Effect of Multisensory Environment Stimulation Therapy on Postural Control in Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
This study is testing if adding multisensory stimulation therapy to regular exercise can help improve posture in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | October 6 University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Jīzah, Select State) |
| Trial ID | NCT06721663 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of multisensory environment stimulation therapy on postural control in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Forty participants aged 9 to 12 years will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard exercise training or a study group receiving the same training along with multisensory stimulation therapy. The intervention will occur three times a week for three months, and outcomes will be assessed using various balance and postural control evaluation methods. The goal is to determine if the additional therapy enhances postural control compared to standard exercises alone.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 9 to 12 years with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy and a gross motor function classification of level I or II.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological deficits, orthopedic abnormalities, or communication difficulties may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly improve postural control in children with cerebral palsy, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While multisensory stimulation has been explored in various contexts, this specific approach in postural control for cerebral palsy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * - Forty children with cerebral palsy, * Age will range as (9:12) years old * spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy * Normal body mass index standardmore than 50th and less than 85th for age and sex compared to standard Egyptian growth charts adopted by the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University and National Research Centre. * Gross motor function classification system: level I\&II Exclusion Criteria: * • difficulty to communicate or to understand program instructions * any other neurological deficits or orthopaedic abnormalities, * secondary musculoskeletal complication * vestibular problems
Where this trial is running
Al Jīzah, Select State
- Lama S Mahmoud — Al Jīzah, Select State, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lama Saad El-Din ED Mahmoud, PHD
- Email: lamaelsedawyy@hotmail.com
- Phone: 01157592636
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.