Cerebral palsy, physical fitness.
Conditions
Interventions
Participants who meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed before, immediately after and 20 minutes after the end of each of three intervention sessions. The assessments will consist of the Six-M
Other
E02.331.750
Sponsors
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Centro de Neuroestimulação Pediátrica
Eligibility
Age
7 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participants included in the study will be children and adolescents with a diagnosis of CP of the spastic diparesis type confirmed through clinical examination; having magnetic resonance imaging showing damage to the pyramidal system, without compromising the extrapyramidal system and cerebellum; age between seven and twelve years; GMFCS level one, two and three children; children who have sufficient strength to overcome gravity and complete the range of motion of the joint regarding the flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk, hips and knees; degree of spasticity less than three on the Modified Ashworth Scale; present degree of joint mobility of the ankle compatible with positioning in a neutral position, popliteal angle below thirty degrees and Thomas test with hip flexion below twenty degrees; consent of those responsible by signing the Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children who are diagnosed with epilepsy or who have had seizures at least twelve months before the start of the study will be excluded; who have neurological, neuromuscular diseases or syndromes associated with brain injury; who have undergone orthopedic or neurological surgery in the twelve months prior to the intervention; who have undergone neurolytic blocks in the six months prior to the intervention; who have orthopedic deformities with surgical indication; who have brain implants or who have undergone a neurosurgical procedure; who have metallic implants in the head, neck, chest and / or upper limbs regions; who have hearing aids; children with a degree of collaboration incompatible with adequate performance in the activities proposed in this project.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find the immediate effects of treadmill training associated with transcranial stimulation by continuous current on physical fitness. Through the measurement of heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, preception and respiratory rate before and after the six-minute walk test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find the immediate effects of treadmill training associated with transcranial direct current stimulation on gait. By gauging space-time gait parameters, such as step length, stride length, step height, speed, cadence and propulsion | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactCaio Roberto Aparecido Castro
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed