WBV and Serial Casting for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cerebral Palsy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 3 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ben Reader · Other
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About This Trial
Children with cerebral palsy have increased muscle tone which often results in decreased active and passive movement at the ankle. While many management strategies exist (including passive stretching, WBV, serial casting, Botox, and surgical tendon lengthening), the utilization of WBV in combination with active exercises and serial casting has not been previously explored. Serial casting is the re…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 3-17 and 32 weeks exclusive years;
* Diagnosis of cerebral palsy;
* GMFCS levels I-III;
* Stands with upper extremity support or less support;
* Active referral from a prescribing provider for serial casting with ankle DF of \<10 degrees;
* Willing to pursue care at \[pri…
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