Effects of Treadmill Training and Whole-body Vibration in Children With Cerebral Palsy

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Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy

In brief

Whole-body vibration (WBV) and treadmill training (TT) are commonly-utilized rehabilitation interventions for children with neuromotor disorders. WBV has been shown in the literature to positively affect gait and lower body spasticity in this population. However, the effects of a single session of WBV are generally transient, lasting between ten minutes and two hours. Thus, it may be necessary to combine WBV with another intervention to reinforce improved movement patterns and maximize its potential benefits. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the addition of a single bout of WBV to a single bout of TT on the lower extremity spasticity and gait parameters of ambulatory children with CP.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04630392

Run by

Georgia State University

People needed

20

Starts

2018-11-12

Expected to finish

2026-11-20

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-17

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• a medical diagnosis of spastic CP
• a GMFCS level of I, II, or III
• age of 6-17 years at the time of data collection

You may not qualify if…

• history of musculoskeletal injury within the past 3 months
• history of Botox injections to the lower extremities within the past 3 months
• history of significant cardiac abnormalities and/or uncontrolled seizures
• any cognitive or behavioral issues that prevent the subject from safely following instructions while walking on the treadmill

Where it is running

• Georgia State University — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (enrolling)

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