Cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first intervention group (aerobic exercise activities) participates in an aerobic exercise program that includes 10 40-minute sessions. The exercises are design
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University, Semnan branch
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 7 to 12 years. Diagnosis of cerebral palsy grade 1 or 2 (based on the GMFCS gross motor function classification). Ability to understand and carry out simple motor and cognitive instructions. No history of participating in similar cognitive or exercise interventions in the past three months. Stable medical condition and no change in medication in the past month. Informed parental consent and child cooperation to participate in all stages of the research. Regular attendance at assessment and intervention sessions without serious impediments.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having severe cerebral palsy (grade 3 or higher) or having severe movement limitations that prevent safe participation in athletic or cognitive activities. Having severe neurological or psychiatric comorbidities (such as uncontrolled seizures, autism, schizophrenia, or severe mood disorders). Very low cognitive ability such that the person is unable to understand instructions or participate in cognitive rehabilitation exercises (diagnosis based on the opinion of a rehabilitation specialist or psychologist). Having a severe visual or hearing disability that interferes with the ability to perform motor or cognitive exercises. Taking medications that affect cognitive or motor function (such as antiepileptic drugs or strong sedatives) that are not stable during the study or whose dosage cannot be adjusted.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Response inhibition. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 10 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Go/No Go Test.;Cognitive flexibility. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 10 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Stroop Color-Word Test.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 10 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Children's Quality of Life Questionnaire by Varney et al. (2003). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Davari
Islamic Azad University, Semnan Branch
Outcome results
None listed