Status:
UNKNOWN
Strength Training Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation For Children With Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborating Sponsors:
Shriners Hospitals for Children
University of Delaware
Conditions:
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-12 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if using high-intensity, short-duration, intermittent neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is better than volitional exercise in increasing quadriceps ...
Detailed Description
The overall goal of this study is to determine if using high-intensity, short-duration, intermittent neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is better than volitional exercise in increasing quadri...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children ages 7-12 years old
- Diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- GMFCS level of II or III (able to walk indoors and outdoors with or without an assistive device)
- PROM requirements (\<10 degree hip flexion contracture, \>20 degrees of hip abduction, \< 5 degrees of knee flexion contracture, \> 45 degree popliteal angle, ankle dorsiflexion to neutral with knee extension)
- Sufficient cognitive/communication skills to perform volitional muscle contractions and complete data collection procedures
Exclusion
- Significant orthopedic impairments (hip MIGR \> 40%, significant scoliosis)
- Must be at least one year post orthopedic surgery
- Must be at least 6 months post botulinum toxin injections
- Uncontrolled seizure activity
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00356343
Start Date
July 1 2004
Last Update
January 11 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19140