Clinical trial NCT06480448: Treadmill Training Effects on Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Official title: Effects of Treadmill Training on Cardio Respiratory Endurance and Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Cardiopulmonary
Keywords: motor function
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-06-28
Enrollment: 36
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 4
Maximum age (years): 12
Standard ages: CHILD
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: This study examines the impact of treadmill training on cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Treadmill training is evaluated for its potential to improve cardiovascular fitness and alleviate constipation through its rhythmic movements. The findings shed light on the broader health benefits of treadmill interventions beyond motor function improvement in children with CP

Detailed description: This research investigates the effects of treadmill training on two distinct yet interconnected aspects of health in children with cerebral palsy (CP): cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation.

The research employs a longitudinal design, with participants undergoing a structured treadmill training program tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Outcome measures include objective assessments of cardiorespiratory fitness (e.g., exercise stress tests, spirometry) and subjective evaluations of constipation symptoms (e.g., bowel diaries, symptom questionnaires). Additionally, the study examines potential correlations between improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance and changes in constipation severity, exploring the interplay between physical fitness and gastrointestinal function in children with CP.

By investigating the effects of treadmill training on both cardiorespiratory endurance and constipation, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the broader health benefits associated with exercise interventions in children with cerebral palsy. The findings may inform the development of integrated rehabilitation programs that address multiple aspects of health and well-being in this population, ultimately improving overall quality of life and functional outcomes.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 4 to 12 years.
* Children having 1, or 2 on GMFCM.
* Children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
* Children with well cognitive behavior.
* Children having 1 to 2 level on constipation assessment scale.
* Defecation frequency less than 3 time a week.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Misdiagnosed or not conform to Cerebral palsy.
* Children should be medically stable uncontrolled seizures.
* The children with mental retardation or other neurological disorders.
* Children with taking medication like muscle relaxant or laxative

Primary outcomes:
measure: Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS)
timeFrame: Baseline - 12th Week
measure: 6-mintues walk test
timeFrame: Baseline - 12th Week
measure: Heart Rate
timeFrame: Baseline - 12th Week
measure: VO2 Max
timeFrame: Baseline - 12th Week
measure: Respiratory Rate
timeFrame: Baseline - 12th Week
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Peshawar
country: Pakistan
facility: Rehman Medical Institute
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: Waqar Ahmed Awan, PhD
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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