Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Riphah International University40 enrolled

Overview

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of mental disorder that disrupts the person's ability of moving, maintaining their balance and posture. Cerebral palsy is a motor disorganization in Childhood. Cerebral palsy can occur before birth, during birth, within a month after birth, or during 1st year of life when brain is under development. Symptoms vary from person to person in case of severe CP child must needs the equipment used to enhance their mobility and to train muscles. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is method of relieving pain by using mild electric current. Purpose of this study will be to determine effects of TENS on spasticity and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. TENS is a small machine operated with battery containing attached sticky pads known as electrodes placed on stiffed and painful area of muscles. Classified by Ashworth Scale and Modified Tardieu Scale. Subjects will be randomly divided into four groups 1) Group A= TENS on spastic muscle/agonist, 2) Group B= TENS on antagonist, 3) GroupC= TENS on both agonist and antagonist muscle, Group D= conventional physiotherapy total treatment period is about 3 to 6 weeks. This study will help to discuss how much extent TENS will effect spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 22

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationOTHER

All children received 30 min of conventional TENS (continuous stimulation with all parameters constant) with a frequency of 100 Hz and a pulse width of 200 µs.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 12 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 6-12 * Both Male and Female * Spastic Cerebral Palsy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with History of uncontrolled seizures * Patients undergoing previous tendon lengthening surgery * History of Botox Injection

Locations (1)

DHQ Hospital

Vehari, Punjab Province, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Modified Ashworth Scale

The modified Ashworth scale(MAS) is a 6-point rating scale that is used to measure muscle tone. 0 No increase in tone 1 slight increase in tone giving a catch when slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by the limb was moved in flexion or extension. 1+ slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch followed by minimal resistance throughout (ROM ) 2 more marked increase in tone but more marked increased in muscle tone through most limb easily flexed 3 considerable increase in tone, passive movement difficult 4 limb rigid in flexion or extension

Time frame: Baseline and 4th week

Change in Modified Tardieu Scale

The Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS) is an often-recommended spasticity assessment.The MTS classifies the response of a relaxed muscle to a fast, passive stretch (V3). The assessment protocol involves a clinician moving the joint "as fast as possible" through its full range of motion (ROM) without specifying or measuring the speed of completion. The MTS is applied according to this standardized protocol regardless of the functional status or goals of the patient.

Time frame: Baseline and 4th week