Status:
COMPLETED
Vibration Intervention to Improve Bone and Muscle in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders characterized by lack of coordination in the muscles, loss of movement, and speech disturbances. These disorders are caused by injuries to the brain that occur d...
Detailed Description
The extent of bone mass built up during childhood and adolescence is the most important determinant of osteoporosis later in life. Some disabled children, such as those with cerebral palsy, are partic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- Low vertebral bone density
- Able to stand for 10 minutes with handheld support
- Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Surgery, casting, or receipt of botulinum toxin in the 12 months prior to study entry
- Planned surgery, casting, or receipt of botulinum toxin in the 12 months after study entry
- Metal rods or plates in tibia or lumbar spine
- Severe scoliosis (greater than 20 degrees) or bowing of tibia
- Medical condition other than cerebral palsy affecting bone or muscle
- Require corticosteroids or seizure medication (phenytoin)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
September 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00295295
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
September 1 2007
Last Update
January 10 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027