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Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Intensive Leg Exercise to Improve Walking in Children With Diplegia
Sponsor: University of Alberta
Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial, comparing 3 months of intensive leg exercise to standard physiotherapy care for the improvement of gross motor function in young children with spastic diplegia.
Official title: Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Intensive Leg Exercise to Improve Walking in Children With Diplegia From Encephalopathy of Prematurity
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Months - 36 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2019-01-28
Completion Date
2027-03-31
Last Updated
2025-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Intensive exercise
Intensive, child-initiated activities of the lower extremities including walking (with or without support), kicking, jumping, standing balance, climbing stairs and slopes and other leg activities. Small weights will be added to the ankle and foot to increase the intensity of the exercise. Sessions will be one hour long, 4 days a week. A physical therapist or designate will supervise sessions.
Locations (2)
Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada