Vestibular Stimulation vs Core Stability Training for Sitting Balance in Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy
Official title: Comparison of Vestibular Stimulation and Core Stability Training on Sitting Balance in Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07921186 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether vestibular stimulation or core stability training helps improve sitting balance in young children with hypotonic cerebral palsy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chakwal, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07921186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 2–8 years old with hypotonic CP, partial trunk control, able to follow commands, and medically stable.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with progressive neurological disorders, uncontrolled epilepsy, significant sensory impairments, behavioral problems, vertigo, or inability to participate in therapy may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares two therapeutic approaches—vestibular stimulation and core stability training—both delivered with conventional therapy, to see which more effectively improves sitting balance in children aged 2 to 8 with hypotonic CP. Participants must have limited trunk control and be medically stable, without progressive neurologic disease or uncontrolled epilepsy. The study will be conducted at a single site in Chakwal, Pakistan, led by Riphah International University. Outcomes focus on changes in sitting balance using standard clinical assessments. Results will inform which targeted therapy approaches best support postural control in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the trial could identify a more effective therapy to improve sitting balance and functional sitting for children with hypotonic CP.
How similar studies have gone: Evidence from related motor-rehabilitation studies suggests targeted trunk and balance therapies can improve sitting control, though this exact comparison is relatively novel in hypotonic CP.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 2-8 years. * Clinical diagnosis of hypotonic cerebral palsy. * Segmental assessment of trunk control - not full independent trunk control. * Cognitive ability (who follows command) * Medical stability Exclusion Criteria: Progressive neurological disorder. * Uncontrolled epilepsy. * Visual or hearing impairment * Behavioral problems * Vertigo
Where it's running
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Helping Hand for Relief and Development
Chakwal, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Qamar Mehmood, MS — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Qamar Mehmood
- Email: qamar.mehmood@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03335151063
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.