WBV and Serial Casting for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Part of paid clinical trials in Columbus, Ohio.

Sponsor
Ben Reader
Study ID
NCT06693388
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
3 Years - 17 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Exercise — OTHER
    2 minutes each exercise with 30 sec break - 4 exercises prior to serial casting
  • Whole-Body Vibration — OTHER
    WBV prior to serial casting
  • Serial Casting — OTHER
    Serial Casting as provided by standard of care

Study Details

Children with cerebral palsy have increased muscle tone which often results in decreased active and passive movement at the ankle. While many management strategies exist (including passive stretching, WBV, serial casting, Botox, and surgical tendon lengthening), the utilization of WBV in combination with active exercises and serial casting has not been previously explored. Serial casting is the repeated application of a fiberglass cast (such as that applied to manage stable fractures) on a scheduled (usually weekly basis) to gradually increase the range of motion at a specific joint. It is theorized that combining previously established standard of care practices may result in more rapid clinical change, and hence reduce the need for prolonged intervention; ultimately reducing healthcare costs.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 11, 2024
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
45 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Serial Casting Only
  • Active Comparator: Serial Casting + Exercise
  • Active Comparator: Serial Casting + Exercise + WBV

Primary Outcome Measure

Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion (Goniometer) [ Time Frame: Longitudinal through study completion, an average of 6 weeks but upto 12 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbusOhio43228
Ben Reader, DPT
[email protected]
614-722-8374

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