A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a sensory training mat in children with spastic diplegia.

Effectiveness of sensory training mat with task oriented approach on planatar pressure distribution and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegia- A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/107204

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G801- Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Interventions

Intervention1: Task-Oriented Approach using Sensory Training Mat: Pre-intervention evaluation will be done for both groups, in which plantar pressure distribution and Gross Motor Function Measure will

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with clinical diagnosis of spastic diplegia 2. Children aged 4-10 years 3. Children with cerebral palsy (GMFCS I-III) 4. Definite difference in the evaluation of cutaneous (monofilament) proprioception (kinesthetic measure) sensation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with diagnosed mental retardation 2. Children with uncontrolled seizures 3. Children with severe hearing or visual impairments 4. Untreated severe skin lesions on the lower limbs

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Plantar Pressure Distribution and Gross Motor Function Measure 88Timepoint: Baseline and at 4 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Gait parameters cadence, step length, gait velocityTimepoint: Baseline & at 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRakesh Krishna Kovela

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy

rakeshkrishna.pt@gmail.com7204346274

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026