Treadmill Training Effects on Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Cardiopulmonary

Treatments: Other: Traditional physical herapy; Other: Treadmill training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06480448

RIPHAH/FR&AHS/letter-01826

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study examines the impact of treadmill training on cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Treadmill training is evaluated for its potential to improve cardiovascular fitness and alleviate constipation through its rhythmic movements. The findings shed light on the broader health benefits of treadmill interventions beyond motor function improvement in children with CP

Full description

This research investigates the effects of treadmill training on two distinct yet interconnected aspects of health in children with cerebral palsy (CP): cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation.

The research employs a longitudinal design, with participants undergoing a structured treadmill training program tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Outcome measures include objective assessments of cardiorespiratory fitness (e.g., exercise stress tests, spirometry) and subjective evaluations of constipation symptoms (e.g., bowel diaries, symptom questionnaires). Additionally, the study examines potential correlations between improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance and changes in constipation severity, exploring the interplay between physical fitness and gastrointestinal function in children with CP.

By investigating the effects of treadmill training on both cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the broader health benefits associated with exercise interventions in children with cerebral palsy. The findings may inform the development of integrated rehabilitation programs that address multiple aspects of health and well-being in this population, ultimately improving overall quality of life and functional outcomes.

Enrollment: 36 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 4 to 12 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age 4 to 12 years.
• Children having 1, or 2 on GMFCM.
• Children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
• Children with well cognitive behavior.
• Children having 1 to 2 level on constipation assessment scale.
• Defecation frequency less than 3 time a week.

Exclusion criteria

• Misdiagnosed or not conform to Cerebral palsy.
• Children should be medically stable uncontrolled seizures.
• The children with mental retardation or other neurological disorders.
• Children with taking medication like muscle relaxant or laxative

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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36 participants in 2 patient groups

Traditional physical therapy

Experimental group

Description:

This group will only getting conventional therapy which include core stability training, strength training, gait training through Parallel bar etc.

Treatment:

Other: Traditional physical herapy

Treadmill training

Active Comparator group

Description:

This group will getting treadmill training will be started along with conventional therapy group. Training protocol will be standardized and follow FITT protocol for 12 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Treadmill training