Correlation Between Body Mass Index, Selective Motor Control and Functional Ability in Children With CP

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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PURPOSE: To investigate the correlations between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia. BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy is primarily a disorder of movement and posture HYPOTHESES: There is no correlation between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia. RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there a correlation between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia?

Detailed Description
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This is an observational correlational study. SCALE will be used to assess selective motor control of lower extremity. GMFM-88 and WEE FIM will be used to assess functional ability. MAS will be used to assess degree of spasticity

Official Title
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Correlation Between Body Mass Index, Selective Motor Control, Spasticity and Functional Ability in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Conditions
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Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: correlation study


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: spastic diplegic CP, age from 6 to 9 years, able to follow verbal commands or instructions during testing procedures, 1+ and 2 according to Modified Ashworth scale (MAS), (GMFCS E&R) selected Level II , III. Exclusion Criteria: patients who had contractures or fixed deformities related to the joints of the lower limbs, injection with Botulinium toxin or any orthopaedic surgery in lower limbs within one year before study,

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 6 Years
Maximum Age: 9 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Other: correlation study|investigate the correlations between body mass index, spasticity, functional ability and isolated motor control in children with spastic diplegia.|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The selective control assessment of lower extremity (SCALE) | is a tool used for assessment of SVMC in children with spastic CP. | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Anthropometric measurements | include weight (measured using a calibrated digital scale and height (measured using Harpenden Stadiometer). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as weight (kg)/height (m2). higher scores indicate obesity | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Wee Functional Independence Measure (Wee-FIM) | is a tool used to assess activities of daily living (ADL) in children with cerebral palsy. | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) | For grading degree of spasticity. | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Gross Motor Function Classification System Expanded and Revised for CP children between 6th and 12th birthday: | The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS E&R) is a classification system that describes the level of gross motor function of CP children according to abilities and limitations | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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isolated motor control, functional ability, body mass index, cerebral palsy