Comparative Effects of (LIFT) Lower-extremity Functional Training and (PEDALS) Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening on Balance and Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired balance due to poor postural control and coordination, increasing fall risk and limiting daily activities. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Lower-Extremity Functional Training (LIFT) and Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening (PEDALS) on balance and mobility in children with diplegic CP. A total of 22 children (ages 6-12) from Adil Special School, Sargodha, will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will perform exercises targeting strength, coordination, gait, and balance; the other will perform pedaling exercises. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will include the 6-Minute Walk Test, GMFM-88, and Pediatric Balance Scale. Data will be analyzed using SPSS 23
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 6
Maximum Age: 12
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Gross Motor Function Classification System level of I to II
• Ability to follow 2-step instructions and complete testing.
• Age between 6 and 12 years.
• Children with cerebral palsy
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Muhammad Asif Javed
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
IMRAN AMJAD, PHD
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
92332224390125
Backup
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT
a.javed@riphah.edu.pk
923224209422
Time Frame
Start Date:2025-05-15
Estimated Completion Date:2025-07-15
Participants
Target number of participants:20
Treatments
Experimental: Group A
The experimental group will follow the LIFT (Lifestyle Intervention for Function and Training) program, which includes exercises across four domains: strengthening (sit-to-stand, step-ups, vertical jumping, stair climbing), balance (tandem walking, one-leg standing, balancing on unstable surfaces), gait (bridging, clamshells, heel rises), and coordination (ball kicking, hopping through squares, galloping/skipping). The training will be conducted for 2 hours per day, 5 days a week, over 6 weeks . Each 2-hour session can be divided into two 1-hour sessions or four 30-minute sessions.
Experimental: Group B
Experimental Group (Group B): The PEDALS program involves stationary cycling three times a week for 30 minutes per session, divided into two phases. Phase 1 focuses on lower-limb strengthening, where participants are properly positioned on the bike and encouraged to pedal with increasing resistance as tolerated. Phase 2 targets cardiorespiratory endurance, aiming to gradually increase cycling duration to 15-30 minutes, followed by a cool-down with low-intensity pedaling until heart rate returns close to baseline.