Using mirror therapy to improve lower limb function in children with cerebral palsy
Effects Of Lower Extremity Mirror Therapy On Gait Parameters In Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy.
This study is testing if adding mirror therapy to regular treatment can help improve movement and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06673823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of mirror therapy on lower limb function in children aged 6-12 years with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The study involves a randomized controlled design where participants are divided into two groups: one receiving conventional therapy and the other receiving a combination of mirror therapy and conventional therapy over a 12-week period. The primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed using the Selective Control Assessment of Lower Extremity scale and the Pediatric Balance Scale, respectively. Data will be analyzed to determine the effectiveness of mirror therapy in enhancing motor skills and balance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6-12 years with hemiplegic cerebral palsy and a motor tone rating of 1 to 2 on the modified Ashworth scale.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological conditions affecting the lower extremities or significant musculoskeletal issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor function and balance in children with cerebral palsy.
How similar studies have performed: While mirror therapy has shown promise in other contexts, this specific application in children with cerebral palsy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 6-12 years. * Motor tone of effected lower extremity is 1 to 2 according to modified Ashworth scale. * Patient with enough cognition to understand and follow instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with any other neurological illness affecting their lower extremities (e.g., MS, Parkinson's, peripheral neuropathy). * Patients with prior fractures of the lower limb (ankle or foot). * Patients with other forms of musculoskeletal diseases such as severe arthritis, ankle surgery, leg length difference.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sharmeen Arif, MS* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
- Email: Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: : 9233224390125
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.