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Whole-Body Vibration and Serial Casting for Cerebral Palsy

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Research Sponsored by Ben Reader

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Subjects/families must be able to communicate in the English language without the need for interpreter

Ages 3-17 and 32 weeks exclusive years

Must not have

No Botox or changes in oral medication to reduce spasticity within 6 months prior to enrollment

History of selective dorsal rhizotomy

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up longitudinal through study completion, an average of 6 weeks but upto 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of combining whole-body vibration (WBV) with active exercises and serial casting in children with cerebral palsy. The goal is to improve ankle movement by gradually increasing the

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children with cerebral palsy who have increased muscle tone leading to limited movement in their ankles. It's not clear what specific age range or other health conditions might be included or excluded.

What is being tested?

The study is testing a new treatment approach that combines whole-body vibration (WBV) and active exercises with serial casting, which involves applying casts regularly to improve ankle motion.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects are not detailed, but may include discomfort from the casts, skin irritation, and possibly temporary increased muscle stiffness from WBV.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I (or my family) can communicate in English without an interpreter.

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I am between 3 and 17 years old.

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I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

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I can walk with or without limitations.

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I can stand up with some support.

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I have been referred for serial casting because my ankle doesn't bend well.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I haven't used Botox or changed my spasticity medication in the last 6 months.

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I have had a selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery.

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I have not had Achilles tendon or lower limb surgery in the last year.

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I have had cancer before.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ longitudinal through study completion, an average of 6 weeks but upto 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~longitudinal through study completion, an average of 6 weeks but upto 12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and longitudinal through study completion, an average of 6 weeks but upto 12 weeks for reporting.