The effect of Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation on abdominal muscle strength and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy

The effect of Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation on abdominal muscle strength and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy: a randomised control trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201311000634685

Enrollment

Registered

2013-08-27

Start date

2013-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Paediatrics Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

Control Group-Conventional physiotherapy

Experimental Group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Aged 5-18 years - Diagnosed by a medical practitioner as having cerebral palsy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Uncontrolled epilepsy - Surgical or other medical intervention expected during the proposed intervention time or up to three months prior to the trial - Participant unable to give clear voluntary assent and/or no written consent given by parent or guardian

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Gross Motor Function Measure-66;Timed Sit ups in one minute	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Peak Flow Readings;Timed Up and Go;Pediatric Quality of Life Measure;Pediatric Reach Test;Participant evaluation form	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactJessica Joffe

Physiotherapist

jessicajoffe@hotmail.com27116466130

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026