Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Intensive Leg Exercise to Improve Walking in Children With Diplegia
Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Intensive Leg Exercise to Improve Walking in Children With Diplegia From Encephalopathy of Prematurity
University of Alberta
60 participants
Jan 28, 2019
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial, comparing 3 months of intensive leg exercise to standard physiotherapy care for the improvement of gross motor function in young children with spastic diplegia.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Bilateral motor impairment of the lower extremities
- Periventricular white matter injury from encephalopathy of prematurity
- Able to stand with some support
Exclusion Criteria4
- Substantial upper extremity involvement - Manual Abilities Classification System (MACS) Level ≥3
- Uncontrolled epilepsy or infantile spasms in the past 6 months
- Cardiovascular or musculoskeletal complications that preclude participation in intensive exercise
- Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injections in the legs in the last 6 months
Interested in this trial?
Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.
Interventions
Intensive, child-initiated activities of the lower extremities including walking (with or without support), kicking, jumping, standing balance, climbing stairs and slopes and other leg activities. Small weights will be added to the ankle and foot to increase the intensity of the exercise. Sessions will be one hour long, 4 days a week. A physical therapist or designate will supervise sessions.
Locations(2)
View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov
For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.
NCT03672877