Spastic Diplegic Cerebral PalsySWGCPNCT07595744
Sensory Walkway and Gait in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
A study testing Conventional Physical Therapy Program and Sensory Walkway Training in people with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of sensory walkway training on gait performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be assigned to a control group receiving conventional physical therapy or an intervention group receiving conventional therapy combined with sensory walkway… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 to 7 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- What is being tested?
- Conventional Physical Therapy Program and Sensory Walkway Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2026to 31 Jan 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 to 7 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Clinical diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- Aged between 5 and 7 years
- Classified at level II on the Gross Motor Function Classification System
- Spasticity grade 1 or 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
- Able to walk independently or with an assistive device without physical assistance
- Able to follow verbal commands
- Abnormal gait pattern
Who cannot join
- Visual or auditory impairment
- History of lower limb surgery within the past 2 years
- Use of medications affecting muscle tone and/or cognitive function
- Contractures or fixed deformities in upper or lower limbs
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Outpatient Clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Dokki, Giza Governorate
Shaymaa Rushdy Mahmoud, lecturer, 0201145050053, shaymaa.rushdy@pt.cu.edu.eg
Shaymaa Rushdy Mahmoud, Lecturer of Physical Therapy
About this study
Official title: Effect of Sensory Walkway on Gait Parameters in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
This study aims to evaluate the effect of sensory walkway training on gait performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be assigned to a control group receiving conventional physical therapy or an intervention group receiving conventional therapy combined with sensory walkway training. The intervention will be conducted over a defined treatment period.
Read the detailed description
This study will be conducted after approval from the Ethical Committee of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, and will follow the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent will be obtained from the parents of all participating children.
The intervention involves the use of a structured sensory walkway composed of eight wooden foot boxes filled with different textured materials, including polyester fiberfill, cut plastic straws, foam beads, and kinetic sand. This setup is designed to provide continuous multimodal tactile stimulation during gait training to enhance sensory-motor integration, postural control, and gait performance. Children in the intervention group will perform reciprocal gait training while interacting with the sensory surfaces, accompanied by verbal feedback to facilitate sensory awareness and motor engagement.
Both groups will receive a traditional physical therapy program including stretching exercises, quadruped and kneeling activities, balance training, stepper exercises, and gait training on various surfaces and equipment.
Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), and statistical analysis will be performed using IBM SPSS software.
- Conditions
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Being tested
- Conventional Physical Therapy Program, Sensory Walkway Training
- Keywords
- Sensory Walkway, Spastic Diplegic, Cerebral Palsy, Gait Parameters
- Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Palsy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional Physical Therapy ProgramBehavioural
Participants in the control group will receive a conventional physical therapy program including stretching exercises for lower limb muscles, strengthening exercises, balance training, and gait training. The program includes quadruped exercises, kneeling and half-kneeling positions, standing balance exercises using balance boards and beams, stepping exercises, and walking training using parallel bars and assistive devices. Each session lasts 60 minutes and will be conducted three times per week for three consecutive months.
Sensory Walkway TrainingBehavioural
Participants in the study group will receive conventional physical therapy in addition to gait training on a sensory walkway. The sensory walkway consists of a sequence of wooden foot boxes filled with different textured materials to provide tactile stimulation of the feet during walking. Corresponding hand sensory boxes are placed along parallel bars to provide simultaneous upper limb sensory input. This setup enables reciprocal sensory stimulation of upper and lower limbs during gait training. Children will walk through the walkway in a controlled manner while immersing their feet and hands in the textured materials and are encouraged to identify and describe the textures to enhance sensory awareness. The intervention aims to improve sensory-motor integration, postural control, balance, and gait parameters in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is performed three times per week for three months.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group - Conventional Physical Therapy | Active comparator | Participants in the control group will receive a conventional physical therapy program including stretching exercises for lower limb muscles, strengthening exercises, balance training, and gait training. The program includes quadruped exercises, kneeling and half-kneeling positions, standing balance exercises using balance boards and beams, stepping exercises, and walking training using parallel bars and assistive devices. Each session lasts 60 minutes and will be conducted three times per week for three consecutive months. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional Physical Therapy Program |
| Study Group - Conventional Physical Therapy plus Sensory Walkway Training | Experimental | Participants in the study group will receive conventional physical therapy including stretching, strengthening, balance exercises, and gait training. In addition, they will undergo gait training on a sensory walkway consisting of wooden foot boxes filled with different textured materials to provide tactile stimulation. Corresponding hand sensory boxes are placed along parallel bars to provide simultaneous upper limb sensory input. Children will walk through the walkway while immersing their feet and hands in the textured materials and are encouraged to identify and describe textures to enhance sensory awareness. The intervention aims to improve sensory-motor integration, postural control, balance, and gait parameters in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is performed three times per week for three months. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional Physical Therapy Program; Behavioral: Sensory Walkway Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Gait Speed
Gait speed (m/s) will be assessed using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT). Participants will walk a 10-meter distance at a self-selected comfortable walking speed. Time recorded during the test will be used only to calculate gait speed.
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
Step Width
Step width (cm) will be assessed using Kinovea software based on video recordings.
Measured: 3 months
Cadence
Cadence (steps/min) will be calculated using gait cycle analysis from Kinovea software
Measured: 3 months
Step Time
Step time (seconds) will be analyzed using Kinovea software based on video-based gait cycle timing.
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 May 2026
- Study start1 Mar 2026
- Primary completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Jan 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Spastic Diplegic Cerebral PalsyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be assigned into two parallel groups: a control group receiving a conventional physical therapy program and a study group receiving the same program in addition to sensory walkway training.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eman Mostafa Fathallah Elsharawy, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07595744
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- No:P.T.REC/012/006158
- Acronym
- SWGCP
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 8 May 2026
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared to protect participants' privacy and confidentiality. The data collected in this study will be used for research purposes only and will not be publicly available.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Sensory Walkway on Gait Parameters in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07595744
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SWGCP / No:P.T.REC/012/006158
- Conditions
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Keywords
- Sensory Walkway, Spastic Diplegic, Cerebral Palsy, Gait Parameters
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of sensory walkway training on gait performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be assigned to a control group receiving conventional physical therapy or an intervention group receiving conventional therapy combined with sensory walkway training. The intervention will be conducted over a defined treatment period.
Detailed description
This study will be conducted after approval from the Ethical Committee of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, and will follow the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent will be obtained from the parents of all participating children.
The intervention involves the use of a structured sensory walkway composed of eight wooden foot boxes filled with different textured materials, including polyester fiberfill, cut plastic straws, foam beads, and kinetic sand. This setup is designed to provide continuous multimodal tactile stimulation during gait training to enhance sensory-motor integration, postural control, and gait performance. Children in the intervention group will perform reciprocal gait training while interacting with the sensory surfaces, accompanied by verbal feedback to facilitate sensory awareness and motor engagement.
Both groups will receive a traditional physical therapy program including stretching exercises, quadruped and kneeling activities, balance training, stepper exercises, and gait training on various surfaces and equipment.
Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), and statistical analysis will be performed using IBM SPSS software.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be assigned into two parallel groups: a control group receiving a conventional physical therapy program and a study group receiving the same program in addition to sensory walkway training.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group - Conventional Physical Therapy | Active comparator | Behavioral: Conventional Physical Therapy ProgramParticipants in the control group will receive a conventional physical therapy program including stretching exercises for lower limb muscles, strengthening exercises, balance training, and gait training. The program includes quadruped exercises, kneeling and half-kneeling positions, standing balance exercises using balance boards and beams, stepping exercises, and walking training using parallel bars and assistive devices. Each session lasts 60 minutes and will be conducted three times per week for three consecutive months. |
| Study Group - Conventional Physical Therapy plus Sensory Walkway Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Conventional Physical Therapy Program, Behavioral: Sensory Walkway TrainingParticipants in the study group will receive conventional physical therapy including stretching, strengthening, balance exercises, and gait training. In addition, they will undergo gait training on a sensory walkway consisting of wooden foot boxes filled with different textured materials to provide tactile stimulation. Corresponding hand sensory boxes are placed along parallel bars to provide simultaneous upper limb sensory input. Children will walk through the walkway while immersing their feet and hands in the textured materials and are encouraged to identify and describe textures to enhance sensory awareness. The intervention aims to improve sensory-motor integration, postural control, balance, and gait parameters in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is performed three times per week for three months. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 to 7 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Clinical diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- Aged between 5 and 7 years
- Classified at level II on the Gross Motor Function Classification System
- Spasticity grade 1 or 1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
- Able to walk independently or with an assistive device without physical assistance
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Visual or auditory impairment
- History of lower limb surgery within the past 2 years
- Use of medications affecting muscle tone and/or cognitive function
- Contractures or fixed deformities in upper or lower limbs
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Physical Therapy ProgramParticipants in the control group will receive a conventional physical therapy program including stretching exercises for lower limb muscles, strengthening exercises, balance training, and gait training. The program includes quadruped exercises, kneeling and half-kneeling positions, standing balance exercises using balance boards and beams, stepping exercises, and walking training using parallel bars and assistive devices. Each session lasts 60 minutes and will be conducted three times per week for three consecutive months. | Behavioural | Control Group - Conventional Physical Therapy, Study Group - Conventional Physical Therapy plus Sensory Walkway Training |
| Sensory Walkway TrainingParticipants in the study group will receive conventional physical therapy in addition to gait training on a sensory walkway. The sensory walkway consists of a sequence of wooden foot boxes filled with different textured materials to provide tactile stimulation of the feet during walking. Corresponding hand sensory boxes are placed along parallel bars to provide simultaneous upper limb sensory input. This setup enables reciprocal sensory stimulation of upper and lower limbs during gait training. Children will walk through the walkway in a controlled manner while immersing their feet and hands in the textured materials and are encouraged to identify and describe the textures to enhance sensory awareness. The intervention aims to improve sensory-motor integration, postural control, balance, and gait parameters in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Each session lasts 60 minutes and is performed three times per week for three months. | Behavioural | Study Group - Conventional Physical Therapy plus Sensory Walkway Training |
Primary outcome
Gait Speed
Time frame: 3 months
Gait speed (m/s) will be assessed using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT). Participants will walk a 10-meter distance at a self-selected comfortable walking speed. Time recorded during the test will be used only to calculate gait speed.
3 secondary outcomes
Step Width
Time frame: 3 months
Cadence
Time frame: 3 months
Step Time
Time frame: 3 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared to protect participants' privacy and confidentiality. The data collected in this study will be used for research purposes only and will not be publicly available.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Conventional Physical Therapy Program and Sensory Walkway Training in people with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Shaymaa Rushdy Mahmoud, lecturer (0201145050053, shaymaa.rushdy@pt.cu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Gait Speed (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 May 2026.