LIFT & PEDALS on Balance and Mobility in Children With CP
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired balance due to poor postural control and coordination, increasing fall risk and limiting daily activities. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Lower-Extremity Functional Training (LIFT) and Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening (PEDALS) on
| Condition(s) | CP |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired balance due to poor postural control and coordination, increasing fall risk and limiting daily activities. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Lower-Extremity Functional Training (LIFT) and Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening (PEDALS) on balance and mobility in children with diplegic CP. A total of 22 children (ages 6-12) from Adil Special School, Sargodha, will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will perform exercises targeting strength, coordination, gait, and balance; the other will perform pedaling exercises. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will include the 6-Minute Walk Test, GMFM-88, and Pediatric Balance Scale. Data will be analyzed using SPSS 23 |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Gross Motor Function Classification System level of I to II * Ability to follow 2-step instructions and complete testing. * Age between 6 and 12 years. * Children with cerebral palsy Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive delay preventing 2-step instructions * Visual problem preventing performance of interventions. * Caregivers unable to commit to duration of intervention. * If patient had unstable seizures. * If any change in medication was expected during the study. |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Locations | Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2025-05-15 |
| NCT ID | NCT06996028 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06996028 |