Progressive Supervised Home-based Strength Training in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cerebral Palsy, Spastic focused on measuring Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Progressive Strength Training, Muscle morphology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Confirmed diagnosis of SCP
- Aged 5-12 years
- GMFCS levels I-III (GMFCS = Gross Motor Function Classification Score, expressing the overall functional level of impairment)
- Sufficient cooperation to comprehend and complete the test procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-ambulatory
- Botulinum toxin A injections six months prior to enrollment
- Lower limb surgery two years prior to enrollment
- Presence of ataxia or dystonia
- Cognitive problems that impede measurements
- Severe co-morbidities (severe epilepsy, non-correctable visual impairment, autism spectrum disorders, mental problems that prevent comprehensiveness of the tasks)
Sites / Locations
- Universiteit Gent
- KU Leuven
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention group
Waitlist-control group
During a 12-week period children receive 3-4 sessions of progressive strength training per week on top of the usual care. All children will be provided with an individualized training program and supporting equipment. One or 2 session per week will be performed under supervision of the physical therapist, whilst the remaining sessions will be performed at home. Progression is closely monitored by the principal investigator and training programs are adjusted if necessary.
The waitlist-control group will continue their usual care without additional treatment for 12-weeks, followed by a 12-week period of progressive supervised home-based strength training.