Topic: Generic Health Relevance and Cross Cutting Themes
Conditions
Interventions
A mixed methodology comprising the following two sub-studies:
1. Parallel arm randomised controlled trial evaluating programme effectiveness
2. A focus group-based qualitative study evaluating progra
Sponsors
Sussex NHS Research Consortium (UK)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children and young people cerebral palsy at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV and V as this is the population for which exercise to be used 2. Aged 8 to 17 years - 8 years as tall enough to use trike and 17 years as research is taking place largely in schools and this would be upper limit to complete the study 3. Ability to pedal on a static bicycle and take steps on the treadmill when given additional postural support 4. Ability to follow the instructions needed for different aspects of graded exercise
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of fracture to legs - may be vulnerable to further fracture 2. Cardiovascular disease - risk of heart/respiratory problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Gross Motor Function Measure-66, 88D and 88E 2. Kidscreen 27 (quality of life measure) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed