Status:
COMPLETED
Quadriceps Muscle Plasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Our primary aim is to determine whether and how muscle architecture of the quadriceps muscles in cerebral palsy (CP) adapts to two separate training programs: traditional strength training (ST) vs. ve...
Detailed Description
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability originating in childhood, occurring in 2-3 per 1,000 live births. Although the primary deficit in CP is injury to the brain, secondary impair...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- Gross motor function classification system levels I, II, or III
- Ages 7 to 17
Exclusion
- Orthopedic or neurosurgery within the past year
- Botulinum toxin injections within the 4 months prior to the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 13 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00629070
Start Date
January 1 2009
End Date
December 13 2010
Last Update
May 17 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Neuromuscular Assessment Laboratory
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29414