Breathing workouts boost trunk control in kids with cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07502274
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether strengthening breathing muscles can improve trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Thirty children aged 8 to 10 took part, doing either standard therapy plus breathing exercises or standard therapy alone for one month. The goal was to see if the breathing exercises helped with trunk control and lung function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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8 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusive criteria: 1. Children age ranged from 8 to 10 years old. 2. They were diagnosed as spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. 3. They had spasticity grade from1 to 2 according to modified Ashwarthe scale(appendix-II)(Balzer et al ,.2018) . 4. They had trunk control problems according to trunk control measurement scale (appendix-III)(Heyrman et al., 2011) . 5. They are able to follow orders and instructions. 6. They have respiratory function problems. Exclusive criteria: Children excluded if they had any of the following issues: 1. Having fixed deformities at lower limbs which affects sitting abilities. 2. Recent spine or lower limb surgeries or lower limbs Botox injection in the last six months before the study . 3. Moderate to sever scoliosis or spinal deformities. 4. Chest infection.
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Locations
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Cairo university
Giza, Egypt
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