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Treadmill Training and Whole-body Vibration for Cerebral Palsy
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Led By Jianhua Wu, PhD
Research Sponsored by Georgia State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Medical diagnosis of spastic CP
GMFCS level of I, II, or III
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately after intervention
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is investigating the effects of combining whole-body vibration with treadmill training on spasticity and gait in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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You have been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.
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You have a Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of I, II, or III.
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You are between 6 and 17 years old when the data is collected.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ immediately after intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately after intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Lower extremity spasticity as measured by the Modified Tardieu Test
Overground gait dynamic ankle range of motion
Overground gait dynamic knee range of motion
+3 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
There are two intervention groups: treadmill walking only, whole-body vibration plus treadmill walking.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Georgia State UniversityLead Sponsor
56 Previous Clinical Trials
25,037 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
50 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Jianhua Wu, PhD4.48 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Georgia State University
Georgia State University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
40 Total Patients Enrolled
5Patient Review
Dr. Smith was wonderful! So kind and personable. I even remembered him from when he saw my son 8 years ago — he still had the same great smile.
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have a Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of I, II, or III.You have trouble understanding and following instructions while walking on the treadmill.You are between 6 and 17 years old when the data is collected.You have had a muscle or bone injury in the last 3 months.You have had Botox injections in your legs within the last 3 months.You have been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.You have been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.You are between 6 and 17 years old when the information is collected.You have a level of I, II, or III on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Intervention Group
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Alabama
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Georgia State University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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