Moderate Versus High-intensity Interval Training in Children With Diplegia.

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Cerebral Palsy

Treatments: Procedure: High intensity interval training; Procedure: Moderate intensity training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07289373

P.T.REC/012/002427

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim is to compare the effects of moderate-intensity training and high-intensity interval training on gait, energy expenditure, and functional mobility in children with spastic diplegia. Methods: Thirty children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy were allocated randomly into two groups (n=15 each). The group A and the group B. Assessment of functional mobility and energy expenditure and gait analysis for all children of both groups were assessed before and after the suggested period of treatment.

Full description

Methods: Thirty children with with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy were allocated randomly into two groups ( n= 15 each). The group A (received aerobic training with moderate intensity endurance training "MIET" by walking or running on a treadmill) and the group B (received aerobic training exercises in a form of high intensity interval training "HIT" by walking or running on a treadmill). Treatment was delivered for 20minutes, 3 times per week for two successive months. Assessment of functional mobility and energy expenditure using Timed Up and Go(TUG) test and Energy Expenditure Index Heart Rate(EEIHR) respectively, while gait analysis for both lower limb angles of (hips and Knees) assessment using 2d gait analysis by( Kinovea) software. All children of both groups assessed before and after the suggested period of treatment.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 3 to 5 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Their age ranged from 3 to 5 years old
2. The degree of spasticity ranged from 1+ to 2 according to modified Ashworth scale
3. They were able to walk with limitations or holding on according to Gross Motor Function Classification System (II, III).
4. They were able to follow instructions and understand commands.
5. They were medically stable.

Exclusion criteria

1. Children who had bone and tendon lengthening surgeries within the last 6 months.
2. Children with lung and heart diseases and disorders.
3. Children with fixed deformities in joints and bones of lower limbs.
4. Children performing different sorts of physical activities.
5. Children receiving any medications affecting muscle and mental function or antiepileptic drugs that affect the mental function.
6. Children with perceptual defects.
7. Children with any visual or sound-related issues.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Group A

Experimental group

Description:

Group A (received aerobic training with moderate intensity endurance training "MIET" by walking or running on a treadmill). Treatment was delivered for 20minutes, 3 times per week for two successive months.

Treatment:

Procedure: Moderate intensity training

Group B

Experimental group

Description:

Group B (received aerobic training exercises in the form of high-intensity interval training (HIT) by walking or running on a treadmill). Treatment was delivered for 20minutes, 3 times per week for two successive months.

Treatment:

Procedure: High intensity interval training