Effects Of Lower Extremity Mirror Therapy On Gait Parameters In Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy.

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

A non-progressive condition that harms the developing brain both during and after birth is cerebral palsy (CP). It is a multifaceted syndrome marked by abnormalities in movement and posture, along with concomitant sensory-motor, cognitive, and behavioral impairments and seizures. CP can be divided into three types based on neurological classification: spastic, athetoid, and ataxic, impairments in motor skills and posture are hallmarks of cerebral palsy. Various strategies have been employed in motor skill improvement interventions. One of them, mirror-mediated treatment, works by stimulating mirror neurons in a specific region of the brain cortex. Mirror-mediated therapy involves the patient observing movement of his or her own limb reflected in a mirror, which activates mirror neurons. The application of mirror treatment improved gait capacity by elevating physical perception and balance ability. The purpose of the study will be to evaluate the effects of mirror therapy in lower limb hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 6
Maximum Age: 12
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 6-12 years.

• Motor tone of effected lower extremity is 1 to 2 according to modified Ashworth scale.

• Patient with enough cognition to understand and follow instructions

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Riphah International University
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, PhD
Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
: 9233224390125
Backup
Muhammad Asif Javed, MS
a.javed@riphah.edu.pk
03224209422
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-29
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-02-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 26
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental group
In the Experimental Group, Mirror Therapy will be applied by covering any birthmarks or scars on the less affected lower extremity (LE) if they obstruct the child's view. The therapy will take place in a distraction-free environment to help each child maintain focus and concentration. A mirror, at least 35 × 25 inches in size, will be placed between both LEs, with the more affected LE concealed behind a black curtain, allowing a clear reflection of the less affected LE. The child will be instructed to observe the mirror image of their more affected LE for one to two minutes. To begin, the therapist will visually demonstrate the technique.
Active_comparator: Control group
In the Control Group, conventional therapy will include exercises such as stride standing to allow weight shifting between extremities, single leg standing, stooping and recovering from a standing position, standing on a balance board, and various balance training exercises. Additionally, the program will incorporate stretching exercises for the hip flexors, adductors, hamstrings, and calf muscles, along with gait training exercises conducted in an open environment.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov