ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: protocol for a randomised trial of intensive rehabilitation (combined intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate-to-severe bilateral cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

For children with cerebral palsy (CP), who are marginally ambulant, gross motor capacity peaks between 6 and 7 years of age with a subsequent clinical decline, impacting their ability to engage in physical activity. Active Strides-CP is a novel package of physiotherapy targeting body functions, activity and participation outcomes for children with bilateral CP. This study will compare Active Strides-CP to usual care in a multisite randomised waitlist-controlled trial.

Methods and analysis

150 children with bilateral CP (5-15 years), classified in Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels III and IV will be stratified (GMFCS III vs IV, age 5-10 years; 11-15 years and trial site) and randomised to receive either (1) 8 weeks of Active Strides-CP two

SUBMITTER: Sakzewski L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10069600 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature