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WBV and Serial Casting for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Ben Reader
Summary
Children with cerebral palsy have increased muscle tone which often results in decreased active and passive movement at the ankle. While many management strategies exist (including passive stretching, WBV, serial casting, Botox, and surgical tendon lengthening), the utilization of WBV in combination with active exercises and serial casting has not been previously explored. Serial casting is the repeated application of a fiberglass cast (such as that applied to manage stable fractures) on a scheduled (usually weekly basis) to gradually increase the range of motion at a specific joint. It is theorized that combining previously established standard of care practices may result in more rapid clinical change, and hence reduce the need for prolonged intervention; ultimately reducing healthcare costs.
Official title: Whole-body Vibration for Children With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Serial Casting
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2024-11-11
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
2 minutes each exercise with 30 sec break - 4 exercises prior to serial casting
Whole-Body Vibration
WBV prior to serial casting
Serial Casting
Serial Casting as provided by standard of care
Locations (1)
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States