Health Condition 1: G809- Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: structured multisensory stimulation program: Home-based multisensory stimulation program consisting of vestibular stimulation, proprioceptive stimulation, and fu
Sponsors
vaishnavi dhulla
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: children diagnosed with cerebral palsy Age between 4 and 8 years Gross Motor Function Classification System level 2-3 Baseline Pediatric Balance Scale score of greater than or equal to 20/56. Able to stand with or without minimal assistance. Medically stable. Primary caregiver willing to participate in the multisensory stimulation program and maintain an adherence diary. Written informed consent obtained from parent/legal guardian.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lower limb orthopedic surgery within the previous 6 months. Botulinum toxin injection within the previous 3 months. Uncontrolled seizure disorder. Severe visual impairment affecting balance assessment. Severe vestibular disorders. Severe cognitive impairment preventing participation in assessment procedures. Participation in another structured rehabilitation research program during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adherence to multisensory stimulation program measured using the care giver maintained adherence diaryTimepoint: baseline to 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional balance measured using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months;Change in Pediatric Balance Scale score from baseline to 6 monthsTimepoint: 6 months;Association between adherence percentage and change in Pediatric Balance Scale scoreTimepoint: 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Shilpa Khandare
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed