Effect of Antigravity Shoes on Improving the Quality of Gait in Children With Spastic Diplegia
Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Oct 3, 2019
Trial Information
Current as of July 21, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Thirty children with spastic diplegia, their age ranged from 6 to 8 years old, were distributed equally into 2 groups: group A (control) and group B (study) They could walk with limitation or holding on according to GMFCS (level II \&III). (Palisano et al., 2008). Increased time for stance phase and decreased swing phase time was recorded when evaluated by 2D gait analysis.
Control group (A):
The children in this group had received traditional physical therapy exercise program designed for those cases for 30 minutes in addition to gait training program for 30 minutes / day, 3 times / week...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 30 diplegic children of both gender aged from 6 to 8,
- • GMFCS levelII and II . has gait defecits including percentage of gait cycles.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • recent surgical intervention.
- • orthopedic deformity in lower limbs.
- • sever vision or hearing problems.
About Cairo University
Cairo University, a premier institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes, the university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct rigorous scientific studies that address critical health challenges. Leveraging its extensive resources and expert faculty, Cairo University aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance patient care both locally and globally. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and excellence, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Cairo, Giza, Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Nahla Mohamed, lecturer
Principal Investigator
Cairo University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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