Effect of Hydrotherapy Versus Aerobic Exercise on Pulmonary Function on Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsied Children

Launched by SOUTH VALLEY UNIVERSITY · Oct 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how two different types of exercise—hydrotherapy (exercise in water) and aerobic exercise (like running or biking)—affect lung function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Hemiplegic cerebral palsy means that one side of the body is affected, which can lead to challenges in movement and respiratory health. The goal is to see which type of exercise helps improve breathing and overall quality of life for these children.

To be part of this study, children must be between 8 and 16 years old and be able to walk without serious balance or mental challenges. They should also have mild to moderate muscle tightness but no other significant health problems. Participants can expect to engage in either hydrotherapy or aerobic exercises over a set period, with regular check-ups to monitor their lung function and overall health. This study is currently looking for participants, so it's a great opportunity for families interested in helping to improve treatment options for children with cerebral palsy.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Ages ranged from 8 to 16 years.
• • Belonged to levels I to II of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
• • Spasticity ranged from grade 1 to grade 1+ according to Modified Ashwarth Scale. - Able to walk, no impairment of sensation or other neurological or psychological problems.
• • Clinically and medically stable and able to understand and follow the instructions
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • i) Visual and/or auditory defects. ii) Significant shortening and/or deformity of lower extremities. iii) Other neurological problems that affect balance or mentality (e.g. epilepsy) iv) Advanced radiographic alterations comprise (bone destruction, bony ankylosis, knee joint sublaxation as well as epiphysial fracture).
• • v) Lower extremity skeletal abnormalities (whether congenital or acquired). vi) Cardiopulmonary dysfunction.