Clinical Trial

Effect of Plyometric Training Cross Education on Strength, Selective Motor Control and Balance in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Study acronym: PLYO-HCP
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of plyometric training with cross-education on lower limb muscle strength, selective motor control, and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP). It will also assess the safety and feasibility of applying this training program in pediatric rehabilitation. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does plyometric training with cross-education improve lower limb muscle strength in children with HCP? Does it improve selective motor control in the affected lower limb? Does it improve balance in children with HCP? Researchers will compare a study group receiving conventional physiotherapy plus plyometric training applied to the less affected limb to a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy only. Participants will: Receive treatment for 12 weeks (2 sessions per week) Attend regular physiotherapy sessions including stretching, strengthening, balance, and gait training Participate in plyometric exercises (study group only) Be assessed before and after the intervention using standardized tests for muscle strength, selective motor control, and balance
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07669857
Lead Sponsor Cairo University
Conditions Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-06-25
Primary Completion 2026-09-25 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-25