Training to improve muscle performance and coordination in children with spastic diplegia

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 study investigates the effects of multisensory motor imagery training on muscle performance and coordination in children aged 8 to 12 with spastic diplegia. Participants will undergo training aimed at enhancing muscle strength, agility, and coordination, compared to traditional physical therapy. The study will measure outcomes such as peak torque, work, and power of trunk and knee muscles. The goal is to determine whether this innovative training approach can lead to significant improvements in motor function for these children.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Their age will be ranged from 8-12 years.
* Mild degree of spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+ according to Modified Ashworth Scale
* Their motor function will be at level I and II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System GMFCS
* They will be able to follow instructions during evaluation and treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders.
* Botulinium muscular injection in the last 6 months
* Surgical interference in lower limbs and/or spine.
* Muscloskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the spine and/or lower extremities.
* Seizures.
* Visual or hearing impairment

Where it's running

• Mayada Elshahawy
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mayada Elshahawy
• Email: myadashahawy11@gmail.com
• Phone: 0201095022909

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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.