RECRUITING

WBV and Serial Casting for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Whole-body Vibration for Children with Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Serial Casting

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-11-11
Study Completion:2026-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06693388

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:3 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Ages 3-17 and 32 weeks exclusive years;
  2. * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy;
  3. * GMFCS levels I-III;
  4. * Stands with upper extremity support or less support;
  5. * Active referral from a prescribing provider for serial casting with ankle DF of \<10 degrees;
  6. * Willing to pursue care at \[primary site\] outpatient physical therapy clinic for the duration of the study;
  7. * Subjects/families must be able to communicate in the English language without the need for interpreter.
  1. * History of selective dorsal rhizotomy;
  2. * previous Achilles tendon lengthening or other orthopedic interventions to the lower extremities in 1 year prior to enrollment;
  3. * No Botox or changes in oral medication to reduce spasticity within 6 months prior to enrollment;
  4. * skin, circulation, vascular conditions;
  5. * Previous history of cancer;
  6. * Reduced ankle/foot sensation;
  7. * Allergies to casting materials.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Ben Reader, DPT
CONTACT
614-722-8374
ben.reader@nationwidechildrens.org

Study Locations (Sites)

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43228
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Ben Reader

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-11-11
Study Completion Date2026-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-11-11
Study Completion Date2026-12-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Serial Casting
  • Whole body Vibration
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Pediatrics

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Cerebral Palsy