Climbing training in children with cerebral palsy

To be active through indoor-climbing: An exploratory feasibility study in a group of children with cerebral palsy and typically developing children

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN18006574

Enrollment

Registered

2017-05-09

Start date

2015-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-11-27

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Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

All participants take part in a three week programme of intensive climbing training, three times a week for approximately 2.5 hours each time. Nine days of climbing are planned within a period of 17 d

just before onset of the intervention

and the following week immediately after the last day of the thee week long intervention period. The testing consists of a range of tests including physiological, psychological and cognitive tests. Th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients: 1. Diagnosis of cerebral palsy 2. Aged 10-15 Age-matched controls: 1. Systemically healthy 2. Aged 10-15

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients: Severe functional dysfunction that made climbing impossible.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Physical activity is measured using activity mesaurement devices (SenseWear) worn during each climbing session.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Climbing performance is measured using video-filming of the participant while climbing one specific route on day 3 and day 8 of climbing days 2. Functionality is measured using Sit-to-stand test and Romberg 30 s balance test at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 3. Hand strength is measured using an analog hand-dynamometer at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 4. Pinch strength is measured using EMG and force recordings during maximal pinch at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 5. Coherence is measured using EMG from the finger muscles during at precision pinch grip at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 6. Ankle stiffness, range on motion and strength is measured using hand-held dynamometer at both baseline tests and after the intervention perio 7. Cognitive abilities are measured using CogState which is a set of computerized tests that can be assembled from a large battery of various cognitive tests at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 8. Physical abilities are measured using a series of strength and precision test for the fingers, hands and ankles at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 9. Skills and abilities are measured using the recorded speed of the route climbed on day 3 and 8 of the climbing days 10. Mental well-being is measured using the questionnaire ”Saadan er jeg” at the first baseline test and after the intervention period 11. Relationship to parents is measured using the questionnaire ”Saadan er jeg” at the first baseline test and after the intervention period 12. Relationship to others is measured using the questionnaire ”Saadan er jeg” at the first baseline test and after the intervention period	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Climbing performance is measured using video-filming of the participant while climbing one specific route on day 3 and day 8 of climbing days 2. Functionality is measured using Sit-to-stand test and Romberg 30 s balance test at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 3. Hand strength is measured using an analog hand-dynamometer at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 4. Pinch strength is measured using EMG and force recordings during maximal pinch at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 5. Coherence is measured using EMG from the finger muscles during at precision pinch grip at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 6. Ankle stiffness, range on motion and strength is measured using hand-held dynamometer at both baseline tests and after the intervention perio 7. Cognitive abilities are measured using CogState which is a set of computerized tests that can be assembled from a large battery of various cognitive tests at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 8. Physical abilities are measured using a series of strength and precision test for the fingers, hands and ankles at both baseline tests and after the intervention period 9. Skills and abilities are measured using the recorded speed of the route climbed on day 3 and 8 of the climbing days 10. Mental well-being is measured using the questionnaire ”Saadan er jeg” at the first baseline test and after the intervention period 11. Relationship to parents is measured using the questionnaire ”Saadan er jeg” at the first baseline test and after the intervention period 12. Relationship to others is measured using the questionnaire ”Saadan er jeg” at the first baseline test and after the intervention period

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Countries

Denmark

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 9, 2026