NCT06568848

Effects of EKKO Versus Conservative Treatment for Gross Motor Functions in Cerebral Palsy Patients

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 5 Years – 14 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

"Cerebral palsy (CP) affects gross motor function variably, with the spastic type notably impacting movement, coordination, and balance. Research highlights that spastic CP, characterized by muscle stiffness, can severely hinder activities like walking and running. Interventions such as gait training and vibrational therapy have shown promise in enhancing muscle function and body movements. A new device, EKKO, uses vibrational waves based on Neurotransmission Cognitive Theory to improve gross motor skills in children with CP by applying mechanical vibrations to nerve points.

Detailed description

This study aims to compare the efficacy of EKKO therapy with traditional conservative treatments (such as range of motion exercises and balance training) in improving gross motor function in children with CP. Conducted over six months with randomized controlled trials, the research seeks to provide evidence-based insights into optimizing rehabilitation strategies for better motor performance and quality of life for CP patients.

Conditions

• Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	EKKO therapy	In this group 6 particepents will be included .the interventions will be given for 10 seconds on each finger tips . the session will be 30 mins. 4 to 5 sessions per week
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Conservative Treatment	In this group 6 participants will be included .: Conservative treatment, which includes ROM isometric exercises (20 repetitions per limb), stretching exercises (10 seconds per limb with 3 repetitions), balance training (standing without belts for 20 minutes), and gait training (walking with a frame). The session will be 30 mins

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-01
• Primary completion: 2024-05-01
• Completion: 2024-10-30
• First posted: 2024-08-23
• Last updated: 2024-08-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan