Study of the Effect of Peripheral Somatosensory Stimulation on the Functionality of Patients With Cerebral Palsy and Reduced Mobility

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a permanent neurological disorder that affects movement and posture, caused by an injury to the developing brain. It may also be accompanied by cognitive, hearing, and speech impairments, as well as epilepsy. Although it is a condition that manifests in childhood, its effects persist throughout life, posing specific challenges in mobility and functionality during adulthood. Although physiotherapy is a key component in the rehabilitation of children with CP and helps adults manage pain and improve motor function, many adults with CP do not receive the treatment they need. Barriers such as financial difficulties, transportation issues, and the lack of physiotherapists specialized in CP affect both access to and the quality of care. Even when physiotherapy is provided, adults with CP are often less satisfied with the services compared to children.The aim of this study is to promote the recovery of motor function in adults with cerebral palsy through sensory stimulation of the lower limbs, as part of an intensive motor rehabilitation program. This program seeks to foster autonomy in movements and transfers, as well as active participation in daily life activities.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Adults with a medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy

• Age: 18-50 years

• Reduced mobility classified as levels I, II, or III according to the GMFCS

• Ability to participate in functional assessments with the support of the clinical team

• Ability to understand informed consent or have a legal representative who can provide consent on their behalf

Locations
Other Locations
Spain
Pedro Victor López Plaza
RECRUITING
Barcelona
Contact Information
Primary
Pedro V López Plaza, Director
pedrovictorlp@gmail.com
932 53 32 56
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-02
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-09-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Group Intervention INITIAL
Group INITIAL will begin the intervention with both the physiotherapy protocol and somatosensory stimulation, At the midpoint of the intervention, in week 6, the groups will switch: Group INITIAL will then receive only the physiotherapy protocol. Both groups will continue under these conditions until week 12, which marks the end of the protocol.
Active_comparator: Group Intervention CROSSED
Group CROSSED will start with the physiotherapy protocol only. At the midpoint of the intervention, in week 6, the groups will switch: Group CROSSED will receive somatosensory stimulation alongside physiotherapy. Both groups will continue under these conditions until week 12, which marks the end of the protocol.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Cerebral Palsy Association
Leads: Facultat de ciencies de la Salut Universitat Ramon Llull

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov