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CompletedNCT01357954

The Efficacy of Targeted Training on the Postural Control and Gross Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
28 (actual)
Sponsor
Hvidovre University Hospital · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
2 Years – 15 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The project aims to test the effectiveness and explore the possibility of performing a novel therapeutic approach, targeting to increase strength and coordination around the trunk, giving a more active and functional seating and head control in those children with cerebral palsy (CP) who are wheelchair users. The project will also try to determine the muscle physiological effect of treatment using indirect measures of strength in the spinal musculature.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
OTHERRegular physiotherapyThe child's regular physiotherapy
OTHERTargeted TrainingTargeted training, 5 days a week for 6 months, up to 30 minutes a day

Timeline

Start date
2010-06-01
Primary completion
2012-05-01
Completion
2013-06-01
First posted
2011-05-23
Last updated
2020-08-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Denmark

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT01357954. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.