The Effect of a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program Using Robotic Walking and Functional Electrical Stimulation Technologies on Balance and Walking in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Ankara City Hospital

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Cerebral Palsy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06403891

E2-22-1398

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a comprehensive rehabilitation program using robotic walking and functional electrical stimulation technologies on balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy. This study was planned as a prospective observational study. A total of 30 patients in two groups were planned to be included in the study. Patients in both groups were planned to receive a 6-week conventional rehabilitation program that was prepared to meet the requirements of their clinical conditions, including neurophysiological exercises, balance-coordination and posture exercises. The case group was planned to consist of patients who received a comprehensive rehabilitation program using high-tech devices including functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic rehabilitation applications in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 2 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Being between the ages of 2-18
• Being diagnosed with cerebral palsy
• Walking independently with or without an assistive walking device
• Having a GMFCS score between 1-3
• Lack of seizure history
• Showing consent to participate in the study (signing the informed consent by the legal guardian of the patient)

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of contracture in lower extremities
• Being administered botulinum toxin within the last one month before treatment or during the 6-week treatment period
• Being unable to cooperate with clinical assessments

Trial design

30 participants in 2 patient groups

Control

Description:

The control group was planned to consist of patients who received a 6-week conventional rehabilitation program that was prepared to meet the requirements of their clinical conditions, including neurophysiological exercises, balance-coordination and posture exercises.

Case

Description:

The case group was planned to consist of patients who received a comprehensive rehabilitation program using high-tech devices including functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic rehabilitation applications in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program that was prepared to meet the requirements of their clinical conditions, including neurophysiological exercises, balance-coordination and posture exercises.