Effect of whole-body vibration in children with cerebral palsy

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy in Weight-Bearing and Non-Weight Bearing positions for Upper and Lower Extremities on Balance and Function in Cerebral Palsy children.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20090301001722N27

Enrollment

Registered

2023-05-29

Start date

2023-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-06-26

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Conditions

Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 1. The Whole-body vibration therapy in weight-bearing (WBV-WB) lower extremity group will receive the WBV training for 20 min a day, 3 days a week for a 4-week peri

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

5 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 5-15 years. Both Genders (Boys and Girls) With a diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy. Degree of Spasticity Grade 1, 1+ and 2 according to Modified Ashworth Scale. Mild Severity of cerebral palsy Level I and II of Gross Motor Function Classification System

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with fixed musculoskeletal deformities With a history of recent surgery (less than 1 year) Unhealed fractures Any case of epilepsy or visual or auditory problems Under treatment with botulinum toxin Non-Spastic cerebral palsy (Ataxic, Dyskinetic etc.) Children having Sensory loss in upper and lower extremity.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Modified Ashworth Scale. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Modified Ashworth Scale Questionnaire.;Timed up and go test. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: One Chair, Measurement Tape and Stop Watch.;Pediatric Balance Scale. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Pediatric Balance Scale Questionnaire.;MFT balance score. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: MFT Balance Disc 2.0.;Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Writing a short sentence (24 letters, 3rd grade reading difficulty)Turning over a 3×5-inch card,Picking up small common objects (coins, paper clips and metal bottle caps) and transferring them into a container,Simulated feeding (by collecting beans with a spoon and transferring them into a container),Stacking checkers,Picking up and transferring large light objects (empty cans)Picking up and transferring large heavy objects (cans with weight of 0.453 kg). The subtests are scored by recording the number of seconds required to complete each test.;Hand Grip Strength. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Hand Held Digital Dynamometer.;Joint Range of motion. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Universal Goniometer.;Cervical Joint Position Sense Error Test.	—

Measure

Time frame

Modified Ashworth Scale. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Modified Ashworth Scale Questionnaire.;Timed up and go test. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: One Chair, Measurement Tape and Stop Watch.;Pediatric Balance Scale. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Pediatric Balance Scale Questionnaire.;MFT balance score. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: MFT Balance Disc 2.0.;Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Writing a short sentence (24 letters, 3rd grade reading difficulty)Turning over a 3×5-inch card,Picking up small common objects (coins, paper clips and metal bottle caps) and transferring them into a container,Simulated feeding (by collecting beans with a spoon and transferring them into a container),Stacking checkers,Picking up and transferring large light objects (empty cans)Picking up and transferring large heavy objects (cans with weight of 0.453 kg). The subtests are scored by recording the number of seconds required to complete each test.;Hand Grip Strength. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Hand Held Digital Dynamometer.;Joint Range of motion. Timepoint: Before and After the intervention for Upper Limb and lower limb in weight bearing and non weight bearing position. Method of measurement: Universal Goniometer.;Cervical Joint Position Sense Error Test.

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Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Mohammad-Reza Hadian Rasanani

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

hadianrasan@gmail.com+98 21 8891 3469

Outcome results

None listed

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