Dual-Task Training in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

NCT07870135 — Not applicable, Not yet recruiting, 24 participants, Raneem Ahmad Mohammad Ashshi

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Impact of Dual-Task Oriented Training on Functional Performance in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy.

Registry	NCT07870135
Status	Not yet recruiting
Phase	Not applicable
Study type	Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: single, treatment
Enrollment	24 (Estimated)
Sponsor	Raneem Ahmad Mohammad Ashshi (Other)
Conditions	Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Interventions	Dual-Task oriented, Traditional Physical Therapy Program (Behavioral)
Dates	start 2026-11-01 (estimated), primary completion 2027-03-01 (estimated), completion 2027-08-01 (estimated), first posted 2026-10-13, last updated 2026-10-13
Locations	1 site in Egypt

-Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of dual-task oriented training on functional performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The experimental group will receive a designed physical therapy program combined with dual-task oriented training, while the control group will receive the designed physical therapy program only. The study will evaluate changes in gait and balance before and after the intervention. Gait performance will be assessed using spatiotemporal gait parameters, and functional balance will be assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale.

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+Arms and interventions

Arm	Type	Interventions	Description
Experimental Group	Experimental	Behavioral: Dual-Task oriented	Participants will receive the designed physical therapy program combined with dual-task oriented training.
Traditional Physical Therapy Group	Active comparator	Behavioral: Traditional Physical Therapy Program	Participants in this group will receive the traditional physical therapy exercise program only

Dual-Task oriented (Behavioral): Participants will perform dual-task oriented training consisting of motor and cognitive dual-task activities during gait and balance exercises. The training includes walking while performing concurrent motor tasks, such as holding or bouncing a ball, and cognitive tasks while walking. Task difficulty will be progressively increased according to the participant's ability.
Traditional Physical Therapy Program (Behavioral): Participants will receive a traditional physical therapy program including stretching exercises, standing and balance training, and walking exercises

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

Change in Gait Velocity [Baseline and immediately after completion of the intervention]: Gait velocity will be assessed using Kinovea video analysis software and reported in meters per second (m/s).

Secondary outcomes

Change in Functional Balance [Baseline and immediately after completion of the intervention]: Functional balance will be assessed using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS). The scale consists of 14 items, with each item scored from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better functional balance.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 4 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
* GMFCS levels I-III.
* Aged 4-18 years.
* Able to follow simple commands.
* Modified Ashworth Scale score from 0 to +1.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Visual or hearing impairments.
* Cardiovascular disease.
* Fixed musculoskeletal deformities.
* Orthopedic surgery within the previous 6 months.
* Botulinum toxin injections within the previous 6 months.
* History of uncontrolled seizures.

+Locations (1)

Facility	City	Country	Status
kafrelsheikh University	Cairo	Egypt