N/A
N=32
Dynamic Gait Index in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy · Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy · Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03662139 ↗Enrolled (actual)
32
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) — 19; 24; 18.5 units on a scale — p=<0.01
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Dynamic Gait Index (Other)
- Age
- Pediatric · 6+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
- Primary completion
- Jun 2018
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) |
19; 24; 18.5 | <0.01 sig |
| SECONDARY Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) |
49.5; 56; 50 | <0.01 sig |
| SECONDARY Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) |
10; 6.97; 8.72 | <0.01 sig |
| SECONDARY Four Square Step Test (FSST) |
11.85; 7.33; 10.21 | <0.01 sig |
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess validity and reliability of Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) in patients with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Confirmed diagnosis of spastic unilateral cerebral palsy
- Age between 4 - 16
- Able to stand and walk without any orthosis or special equipment
- Volunteer to study
Exclusion Criteria
- Being unable to walk
- Having cognitive disorder
- History of orthopedic surgery or any intervention for spasticity within the previous 12 months
- Uncontrolled epilepsy
- Visual conditions that prevent full participation to assessments
- Lower extremity contracture that may affect assessments
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03662139). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.