Effect of muscle fascia release technique on breathing function in children with cerebral palsy

Effect of Myofascial Release Techniques Vs Conventional Physiotherapy on Pulmonary Function in children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy in the age group of 6 to 12 years- A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/12/060714

Enrollment

Registered

2023-12-26

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G809- Cerebral palsy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial Release Techniques: 25 to 30 minutes twice a week for 4 weeks Total 8 sessions Control Intervention1: Conventional Physiotherapy: Deep Breathing Exercises for 5 minutes three

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children diagnosed with Spastic Cerebral Palsy 2. Age 6 to 12 years 3. Both genders 4. GMFCS level I, II, III 5. Able to sit without support for approximately 30 minutes. 6. Able to close mouth (lips) around the mouthpiece of Spirometer and Micro RPM devices. 7. Able to understand and follow simple commands. 8. FVC / 85% (Restrictive Pattern) 9. Willing to participate in study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any other neurological or genetic condition which delays overall development of the child. 2. Any musculoskeletal conditions like fixed spinal deformities, chest deformities (Pectus Excavatum). 3. Any cardiac conditions like CHD. 4. Any Respiratory Conditions like Asthma, Cystic fibrosis. 5. Moderate to Severe Cognitive dysfunction. 6. Children with cerebral Palsy having moderate to severe visual and auditory impairments. 7. Children with cerebral Palsy having status epilepticus or severe affection due to epilepsy/ recent episodes of seizures/ frequent seizures. 8. Any invasive treatment procedure/surgery performed during last 6 to12 months. 9. Severe Oromotor Dysfunction. 10. Children with Athetoid/Ataxic/Hypotonic type of Cerebral Palsy.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pulmonary function tests FVC, FEV1, PEFR, FEV1/FVCTimepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Chest Expansion measurements in centimeters(cm) Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks;Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) cmH2O & Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP) cmH2OTimepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Harshada Kumbhar Sonawane

Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations College of Physiotherapy

abhijitdiwate@gmail.com9545256163

Outcome results

None listed

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