Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Efficacy of Adding Lower Extremity Weights on Balance in Children With Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology
Summary
Ataxic CP is one type of cerebral palsy. children with ataxic cerebral palsy have trouble with balance and coordination. They may walk with their legs farther apart than other kids and have a hard time with activities that use small hand movements, like writing. Some also have trouble with depth perception This means being able to accurately judge how close or far away something is
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 13 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-01-05
Completion Date
2025-12-20
Last Updated
2025-12-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
adding lower extremity weights
All children in the two groups received physical therapy protocol for 30 minutes in addition to half kg of sandbags weights attached for each leg
traditional physical therapy group
traditional physical therapy group
Locations (1)
Delta University for Science and Technology
Gamasa, Dakahelia, Egypt