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Benefits of respiratory muscle training and fitness training on walking in children with cerebral palsy.

Effect of inspiratory muscle training and aerobic activities on functional capacity using the 6 minute walking distance in children with cerebral palsy:A randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/03/012582
Enrollment
42
Registered
2018-03-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G809- Cerebral palsy, unspecified Health Condition 2: null- Children with cerebral palsy

Interventions

Intervention1: Respiratory muscle training: Training involves 60 minutes session of Threshold inspiratory muscle training and aerobic circuit training, 3 days a week over 6 weeks duration. Control Int

Sponsors

School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with diagnosed Spastic Cerebral palsy 2. Gross Motor Function Classification System I,II,III 3. Ability to understand commands 4. Aged between 8 and 15 years 5. Ability to ambulate with or without aids

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children who have serious respiratory conditions 2. Children who have had recent orthopedic surgeries limiting their exercise participation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Six minute walking distanceTimepoint: Four time points: Baseline, pre training, 6 weeks post training and 2 months follow-up—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.Pulmonary Function Test 2. Functional mobility scale 3. Respiratory muscle strength (MIP and MEP)Timepoint: Four time points: Baseline, pre training, 6 weeks post training and 2 months follow-up—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKarthikbabu S PT PhD

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

divya.mohan@manipal.edu9886795027

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026