brain paralysis cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is a 6-weeks cycling training program, 3x/week for 45 minutes
on 50% heart rate reserve on a cycle ergometer.
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy; Stable medication use; They have to be cognitively able to understand and perform the tasks;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Medication use that affects muscle performance negatively; Cardiovascular contra-indications for testing according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, or a resting diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm Hg or a resting systolic blood pressure above 180 mm Hg. Musculoskeletal complaints of the lower extremities or back. Plans to start another lifestyle (e.g. more physical active, diet) in the months that the experiment is going on.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome measure is the physical capacity, measured as the peak power output. The peak power output will be determined during a maximal exercise protocol on a cycle ergometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Submaximal parameters (oxygen uptake, heart rate, mechanical efficiency) Sprint power Muscle strength lower extremities Walking ability Mass and height Skinfold thickness Active lifestyle, measured by a questionnaire (PASIPD) Participation, measured by a questionnaire (SIP68) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed