Status:

COMPLETED

Myofascial Release and Sustained Stretching in Spastic CP Children

Lead Sponsor:

Riphah International University

Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-12 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this research was to find and compare the effects of Myofascial Release Technique and Passive Sustained Stretching on Hamstrings Flexibility in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy.

Detailed Description

Randomized Clinical Trials done at DHQ Sahiwal. 26 spastic CP children of age 6-12 years were taken by random sampling technique from DHQ Sahiwal. 13 were allocated to each group. Study duration was o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age range from 6 to 12 years were included.
  • Both genders were included.
  • Ambulatory subjects with or without ambulatory aids.
  • Diagnosed children with Spastic CP.
  • CP patients with grade 3 on modified Ashworth scale for hamstrings were included

Exclusion

  • Children with visual or auditory defects.
  • Children with cognitive dysfunction.
  • Subjects who had severe limitations in passive range of motion at lower extremities specially hamstrings due to surgery or any other complication.
  • Children with other types of Cerebral Palsy such as Ataxic CP, Dyskinetic CP etc.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 15 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 15 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

26 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05251025

Start Date

July 15 2021

End Date

December 15 2021

Last Update

February 22 2022

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District Head Quarter Hospital

Sahiwal, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 57000