G80
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Spastic cerebral palsy (bi- or tetraparesis), 8-18 or >18 years, GMFCS II and III, 14m Ability to walk, adequate verbal or non-verbal information / expression of pain, instructions to follow, written and verbal consent from parents
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Surgical interventions on muscles, tendons, bones of the hip, knee and ankle joints within the last 6 months before the study, botox therapy in the last 3 months, other assistive walking support training methods with robots e.g. Lokomat within the last 6 months before the start of the study, breaks, skin lesions, circulatory disorders, unable to follow instructions Manufacturer exclusion: Height mm, lower leg length , hip width If the size does not fit, body measurements are sufficient, the HAL system can be used
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WHAT: difference in gait speed (m / s) WHEN: Beginning and end of the inpatient stay as well as in a 5 week follow up HOW: 10m walking test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WHAT: Increase the walking distance WHEN: Beginning and end of the inpatient stay as well as in a 5 week follow up HOW: 6 minute walk test WHAT: Improve joint mobility WHEN: Beginning and end of the inpatient stay as well as in a 5 week follow up HOW: measuring the ROM of hip, knee and ankle | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Klinik für manuelle Therapie