Effects of EKKO Versus Conservative Treatment for Gross Motor Functions in Cerebral Palsy Patients

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06568848

Superior University24 enrolled

Overview

"Cerebral palsy (CP) affects gross motor function variably, with the spastic type notably impacting movement, coordination, and balance. Research highlights that spastic CP, characterized by muscle stiffness, can severely hinder activities like walking and running. Interventions such as gait training and vibrational therapy have shown promise in enhancing muscle function and body movements. A new device, EKKO, uses vibrational waves based on Neurotransmission Cognitive Theory to improve gross motor skills in children with CP by applying mechanical vibrations to nerve points.

This study aims to compare the efficacy of EKKO therapy with traditional conservative treatments (such as range of motion exercises and balance training) in improving gross motor function in children with CP. Conducted over six months with randomized controlled trials, the research seeks to provide evidence-based insights into optimizing rehabilitation strategies for better motor performance and quality of life for CP patients.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

EKKO therapyCOMBINATION_PRODUCT

In this group 6 particepents will be included .the interventions will be given for 10 seconds on each finger tips . the session will be 30 mins. 4 to 5 sessions per week

Conservative TreatmentDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

In this group 6 participants will be included .: Conservative treatment, which includes ROM isometric exercises (20 repetitions per limb), stretching exercises (10 seconds per limb with 3 repetitions), balance training (standing without belts for 20 minutes), and gait training (walking with a frame). The session will be 30 mins

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 14 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. cerebral palsy (CP) * Severity: Typically applied to those with mild to moderate CP Exclusion Criteria: * Participants without a confirmed diagnosis of cerebral palsy or any other neurological condition * Severe cp cases may be excluded

Locations (1)

Little angles home sailkot cantt aziz bhati shaheed road opposit junior aps

Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

GMFM Scale

improvement in gross motor function, measured using the GMFM scale. The scale evaluates various dimensions such as sitting, rolling, jumping, crawling, kneeling, walking, and running. Assessments will be conducted at three points: pre-evaluation (month 1), mid-evaluation (month 3), and post-evaluation (end of month 6).

Time frame: 12 Months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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