Cerebral Palsy Spastic DiplegiaNCT07731074

Oculomotor Training in Spastic Diplegia: Effects on Postural Stability and Motor Proficiency

A study testing Oculomotor Training and Conventional Physiotherapy in people with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.

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Official record

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Trial summary

Who is it for?: Ages 6 to 10 years
Conditions the study is for: Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia
What is being tested?: Oculomotor Training and Conventional Physiotherapy
Type of treatment: Lifestyle or therapy programme
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 34 participants
Where: 1 siteEgypt
Study dates: 1 Jun 2026to 30 Nov 2026
Phase: Interventional

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 6 to 10 years
All sexes
No healthy volunteers
Child

Who may be able to join

Their ages will range from 6 to 10 years old. -The degree of spasticity will range from grade 1and1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)-
They will be at level I or II according to gross motor classification system (GMFCS).
They will have mild and moderate visual impairment without (CVI) according to visual assessment scale.
They will be able to follow verbal command or instructions.

Who cannot join

Uncontrolled seizures.
Severe vestibular dysfunction.
Recent orthopedic surgery (within 6 months).
Severe visual impairment

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site

faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
Cairo

Other trials in Egypt

About this study

Official title: EFFECT OF OCULOMOTOR TRAINING ON POSTURAL STABILITY AND MOTOR PROFICIENCY IN CHILDREN WITH SPASTIC DIPLEGIA

This randomized clinical trial investigates the effect of oculomotor training on postural stability and motor proficiency in children with spastic diplegia. Participants will undergo structured oculomotor exercises designed to enhance visual-motor integration and balance control. Outcomes will be assessed using standardized measures of postural stability and motor proficiency before and after intervention. The study aims to determine whether targeted oculomotor training can improve functional motor performance and balance in this pediatric population.

By evaluating the effect of structured oculomotor training on postural stability and motor proficiency in children with spastic diplegia, the study seeks to establish whether visual-motor interventions can serve as effective adjuncts to conventional therapy. The rationale is grounded in neuroplasticity: repeated oculomotor exercises may strengthen neural pathways linking visual input to motor output, thereby improving balance and functional performance.

Conditions: Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia
Being tested: Oculomotor Training, Conventional Physiotherapy
Keywords: Oculomotor training, Postural stability, Spastic diplegia ,Cerebral palsy, Motor proficiency, Pediatric rehabilitation
Medical subject headings: Cerebral Palsy

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Oculomotor TrainingBehavioural
Exercises include saccadic eye movements, smooth pursuit, fixation, and visual scanning tasks.
Conventional PhysiotherapyBehavioural
physiotherapy focusing on stretching, strengthening, and balance training.

Study groups in NCT07731074
Study group	Role	What they receive
Oculomotor Training + Conventional Physiotherapy	Experimental	Intervention: Participants receive a structured oculomotor training program in addition to Conventional Physiotherapy. Details: Exercises include saccadic eye movements, smooth pursuit, fixation, and visual scanning tasks. Sessions: 45 minutes of Conventional Physiotherapy and 45 minutes of Oculomotor Training , 3 times per week, for 12 weeks. Purpose: To evaluate whether oculomotor training enhances postural stability and motor proficiency beyond conventional therapy. Receives: Behavioral: Oculomotor Training; Behavioral: Conventional Physiotherapy
Conventional Physiotherapy Only	Active comparator	Participants receive standard physiotherapy focusing on stretching, strengthening, and balance training. Details: Sessions matched in duration and frequency to the experimental arm (45 minutes, 3 times per week, for 12 weeks). Purpose: Serves as a comparator to determine the added value of oculomotor training. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional Physiotherapy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

Postural Stability Index
Overall Stability Index (OSI) from the Biodex Balance System.
Measured: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)

Motor Proficiency
Measure: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2).
Measured: 12 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

1 Jun 202630 Nov 2026

First posted28 Jul 2026
Study start1 Jun 2026
Primary completion15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
Study completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Other trials for Cerebral Palsy Spastic DiplegiaStudies 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: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: None (open label)
Enrolment: 34 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07731074
Sponsor's protocol ID: P.T.REC/012/006212
Status last verified: Jul 2026
First submitted: 23 Jul 2026
Last updated: 28 Jul 2026
Results posted: No
Data monitoring committee: No
FDA-regulated drug: No
FDA-regulated device: No
Individual data sharing: Yes: study report about our work and results will be published

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