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Boosting the stronger leg: A new approach to improve walking and balance in children with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Effect of strengthening of unaffected lower extremity on gait and balance in ambulatory hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Randomized Control Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/089350
Enrollment
42
Registered
2025-06-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G819- Hemiplegia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Strengthening for unaffected lower extremity with conventional physiotherapy exercises: Strengthening for unaffected lower extremity : Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10 repetitions. 5 sessions pe

Sponsors

MGM School of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children of both the genders with confirmed diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy With ability to follow simple instructions Able to ambulate independently without walking aid

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous surgical procedures to the lower extremities Visual problems and hearing problems Mental retardation interfering in understanding and performing the task in the exercise protocol regime and seizure disorder during activity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pediatric Balance scale Timed Up and Go testTimepoint: at baseline and at 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Gait Parameters which include stride length ,step length , cadence & walking speedTimepoint: at baseline & at 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pallavi Palaskar

MGM School of Physiotherapy

pallavi.palaskar@mgmsop.edu.in9604487807

Outcome results

None listed

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