TheraTogs Effects on Balance and Mobility in Cerebral Palsy

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Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy, THERATOGS, BALANCE, FUCTIONAL MOBILITY

In brief

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common cause of childhood disability, with an estimated prevalence of 17 million individuals worldwide. Children and adolescents with CP present impaired postural control and balance, negatively affecting their mobility and functional performance. The use of dynamic orthotic garments may contribute to the improvement of postural control, balance, and functional mobility in children and adolescents with CP. The aim of the present study is to investigate the immediate effect of the dynamic orthotic garment TheraTogs on balance and functional mobility in children and adolescents with CP. In this cross-sectional pilot study, children and adolescents with CP classified as levels I and II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), and with spasticity levels lower than +1 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale, will participate. Balance will be assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), while functional mobility will be evaluated with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and the 10 Meter Walk Test (10MWT). Each assessment will be performed twice by each participant, with and without the TheraTogs dynamic orthotic garment, in random order. Statistical analysis will be conducted using SPSS Statistics V29 software, with the level of significance set at p \< 0.05.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07618962

Run by

University of West Attica

People needed

12

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-02

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 15. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral spastic Cerebral Palsy
• GMFCS level I or II
• MAS level lower than +1
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to walk without assistive devices

You may not qualify if…

• Use of medications affecting balance
• Hearing or visual impairments
• Intellectual disability
• Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection in the lower limbs within the previous 6 months
• Severe musculoskeletal deformities
• Surgery within the previous 6 months
• Uncontrolled seizures during the previous 6 months

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