Clinical Trial

Effect of Respiratory Strength on Trunk Control

Study acronym: rehabilitation
Completed
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Summary
Purpose:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory muscle strengthening on trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy . Subjects and Methods: Thirty children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy aged from 8to 10 years selected with impaired trunk control and respiratory problems .They have spasticity degree of 1 to 2 according to modified Ashwarth scale. classified into 2 equal groups: control and study. Evaluation w by trunk control measurement scale and spirometer test pre and post treatment.Both groups will receive conventional program designed for diplegic cerebral palsy children in addition to incentive spirometer for study group and breathing exercises for control group for 1hour, three times per week for 1 month .
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07502274
Lead Sponsor Cairo University
Conditions Rehabilitation Programs
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2026-03-15
Primary Completion 2026-03-25 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-30