Cerebral Palsy (CP)NCT07799064
Effects of Circuit Training and Task Oriented Training on Balance and Quality of Life in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
A study testing Group A Circuit Training and Group B Task-Oriented Training in people with Cerebral Palsy (CP), run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders affecting movement and posture, caused by non-progressive disturbances in the developing fetal or infant brain. Circuit training and task-oriented training are two emerging approaches in pediatric rehabilitation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- What is being tested?
- Group A Circuit Training and Group B Task-Oriented Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 11 Jan 2026to 10 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children (both gender) aged between 6 to 12 years.
- Diagnosed with non-progressive motor impairments [cerebral palsy GMFCS I-II]
- Capable to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Children demonstrating stable sitting and standing balance or with minimum assistance.
Who cannot join
- Children with severe cognitive impairments.
- Recent orthopedic surgery [within last 6 months].
- Uncontrolled seizures or cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Any condition contraindicating physical activity. (19)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Circuit Training and Task Oriented Training on Balance and Quality of Life in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy,A Randomized Control Trial
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders affecting movement and posture, caused by non-progressive disturbances in the developing fetal or infant brain.
Circuit training and task-oriented training are two emerging approaches in pediatric rehabilitation.
Circuit training focuses on structured exercises performed in sequence to improve strength, agility, and balance, while task-oriented training emphasizes repetitive practice of meaningful, functional activities relevant to daily life.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this study is to compare the Circuit Training and Task Oriented Training for upgrading Balance and Paediatric Quality of Life in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, focusing on improvements in balance, functional mobility and activity performance. Implemented a single-blinded randomized controlled trial at paediatric rehabilitation centres in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, it will include children aged 6 to 12 years male and females with GMFCS levels I-II who can walk with or without aids. The intervention will last for eight weeks, with both groups receiving standard physiotherapy three times weekly. In the period of eight weeks, result will be measured at baseline and three sessions using validated tools such as the Peadiatric Balance scale, and Peadiatric Quality of life Inventory. Ethical consideration comprise confidentiality, informed consent, and make certain that participation has no effect on medical care. Supporting evidence are its well defined intervention, clear methodology, and use of proven evaluation methodologies, with a purpose to evaluate long term benefits, sustainability of gains, and generalisability through randomised sampling and potential multi-centre recruiting. It also design to address activity and participation elements and classify participants based on age and functional levels for broader applicability. The data will be analysed using SPSS27.0.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Being tested
- Group A Circuit Training, Group B Task-Oriented Training
- Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Palsy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Group A Circuit TrainingOther
Warm-up 5 minutes such as stretching and basic active range of motion (AROM) exercises.
Group A (Circuit Training Group) Circuit stations (35 min] Station 1Obstacle standing balance [cones, foam pads] → challenges weight shifting.
Station 2 Gym ball sitting Balance training [child sit on a gym ball with feet flat on floor] alternating foot lifts Station 3 Step-ups with resistance band [forward /lateral] build lower limb strength and promotes symmetrical movement.
Station 4 Ball toss while standing on foam to increase challenge Station 5 Tandem walking on a straight line (forward / backward) improve heel to toe gait and posterior chain activation.
Cool down (5 min) Static stretching and, breathing exercises. Progression: increase difficulty weekly [narrower bases of support, added weights]
Group B Task-Oriented TrainingOther
Warm-up (5 min) Gentle Stretching (hamstring and gastrocnemius) Light aerobic activities (marching in place, stepping over low objects) Task oriented Training (35 min) Stride stand on the mat and slight tuck by therapist Sit to stand with ball tasks (no walking] Stepping over soft obstacles (soft cushions, foam blocks for child to step over) Walking on foam surface Stepping over soft obstacles Step up and down using a bar Cool down (5 min) Static stretching for major lower limb muscles. Deep breathing exercises. Progression: increase difficulty by adding distance, height, resistance, or unstable surfaces
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A- Circuit Training | Experimental | Group A will receive in Circuit Training for enhancing Balance and child overall wellness in Children suffering from Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy.
Obstacle standing balance Gym ball sitting balance Step-ups with resistance bands Ball toss while standing on foam Tandem walking on straight line Receives: Other: Group A Circuit Training |
| Group B - Task-Oriented Training | Active comparator | Task Oriented Training for ehancing Balance and child overall wellness in Children suffering from Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy.
Stride stand on the mat and slight stuck by therapist Sit-to-stand with ball tasks (no walking) Walking on foam surface Stepping over soft obstacles Step up and down using a bar Receives: Other: Group B Task-Oriented Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pediatric Balance Scale PBS
A clinical test called Pediatric Balance Scale [PBS] is used to examine children's balance skills, especially in those with developmental delays or motor impairments. It is modified version of the adult berg balance scale, intended for use with children.
Asses functional balance in children between 5 and 15 years of age, often utilized for children with conditions like cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, or after neurological injury.
Structure:
Consists of 14 tasks that assess static and dynamic balance, such as sitting to standing, standing unsupported, reaching forward, turning, and standing on one foot.
Scoring:
Each item is scored on a scale from 0 to 4, where 0 indicates inability to perform the task and 4 indicates independent and steady outcome. The highest possible score is 56.
Clinical Use:
Helps to identify balance deficits, monitor progress over time, and guide rehabilitation planning.
Advantages:
Simple
Measured: Assessed at Baseline (0 week ), Mid-intervention ( 4 week) and Post-Intervention (8 week)
Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory-CP Module (PedsQL-CP)
To asses quality of life specific to children with cp from both physical and psychosocial perspectives. Contains age-appropriate versions with domain including daily activities, school participation, and mobility.
5-points Likert scale [0 =never, 4 =almost always], transformed to a 0-100 scale; higher score indicates better Quality of life. 10 to 15 min
Measured: Assessed at Baseline ( Week 0) , Mid-intervention ( Week 4 ) and Post-intervention ( Week 8)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Sep 2026
- Study start11 Jan 2026
- Primary completion10 Mar 2026
- Study completion10 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cerebral Palsy (CP)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07799064
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/2026/01/22
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Circuit Training and Task Oriented Training on Balance and Quality of Life in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy,A Randomized Control Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07799064
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/2026/01/22
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Sep 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.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders affecting movement and posture, caused by non-progressive disturbances in the developing fetal or infant brain.
Circuit training and task-oriented training are two emerging approaches in pediatric rehabilitation.
Circuit training focuses on structured exercises performed in sequence to improve strength, agility, and balance, while task-oriented training emphasizes repetitive practice of meaningful, functional activities relevant to daily life.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to compare the Circuit Training and Task Oriented Training for upgrading Balance and Paediatric Quality of Life in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, focusing on improvements in balance, functional mobility and activity performance. Implemented a single-blinded randomized controlled trial at paediatric rehabilitation centres in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, it will include children aged 6 to 12 years male and females with GMFCS levels I-II who can walk with or without aids. The intervention will last for eight weeks, with both groups receiving standard physiotherapy three times weekly. In the period of eight weeks, result will be measured at baseline and three sessions using validated tools such as the Peadiatric Balance scale, and Peadiatric Quality of life Inventory. Ethical consideration comprise confidentiality, informed consent, and make certain that participation has no effect on medical care. Supporting evidence are its well defined intervention, clear methodology, and use of proven evaluation methodologies, with a purpose to evaluate long term benefits, sustainability of gains, and generalisability through randomised sampling and potential multi-centre recruiting. It also design to address activity and participation elements and classify participants based on age and functional levels for broader applicability. The data will be analysed using SPSS27.0.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A- Circuit Training | Experimental | Other: Group A Circuit TrainingGroup A will receive in Circuit Training for enhancing Balance and child overall wellness in Children suffering from Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy. Obstacle standing balance Gym ball sitting balance Step-ups with resistance bands Ball toss while standing on foam Tandem walking on straight line |
| Group B - Task-Oriented Training | Active comparator | Other: Group B Task-Oriented TrainingTask Oriented Training for ehancing Balance and child overall wellness in Children suffering from Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy. Stride stand on the mat and slight stuck by therapist Sit-to-stand with ball tasks (no walking) Walking on foam surface Stepping over soft obstacles Step up and down using a bar |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Children (both gender) aged between 6 to 12 years.
- Diagnosed with non-progressive motor impairments [cerebral palsy GMFCS I-II]
- Capable to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Children demonstrating stable sitting and standing balance or with minimum assistance.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Children with severe cognitive impairments.
- Recent orthopedic surgery [within last 6 months].
- Uncontrolled seizures or cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Any condition contraindicating physical activity. (19)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Group A Circuit TrainingWarm-up 5 minutes such as stretching and basic active range of motion (AROM) exercises. Group A (Circuit Training Group) Circuit stations (35 min] Station 1Obstacle standing balance [cones, foam pads] → challenges weight shifting. Station 2 Gym ball sitting Balance training [child sit on a gym ball with feet flat on floor] alternating foot lifts Station 3 Step-ups with resistance band [forward /lateral] build lower limb strength and promotes symmetrical movement. Station 4 Ball toss while standing on foam to increase challenge Station 5 Tandem walking on a straight line (forward / backward) improve heel to toe gait and posterior chain activation. Cool down (5 min) Static stretching and, breathing exercises. Progression: increase difficulty weekly [narrower bases of support, added weights] | Other | Group A- Circuit Training |
| Group B Task-Oriented TrainingWarm-up (5 min) Gentle Stretching (hamstring and gastrocnemius) Light aerobic activities (marching in place, stepping over low objects) Task oriented Training (35 min) Stride stand on the mat and slight tuck by therapist Sit to stand with ball tasks (no walking] Stepping over soft obstacles (soft cushions, foam blocks for child to step over) Walking on foam surface Stepping over soft obstacles Step up and down using a bar Cool down (5 min) Static stretching for major lower limb muscles. Deep breathing exercises. Progression: increase difficulty by adding distance, height, resistance, or unstable surfaces | Other | Group B - Task-Oriented Training |
Primary outcome
Pediatric Balance Scale PBS
Time frame: Assessed at Baseline (0 week ), Mid-intervention ( 4 week) and Post-Intervention (8 week)
A clinical test called Pediatric Balance Scale [PBS] is used to examine children's balance skills, especially in those with developmental delays or motor impairments. It is modified version of the adult berg balance scale, intended for use with children. Asses functional balance in children between 5 and 15 years of age, often utilized for children with conditions like cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, or after neurological injury. Structure: Consists of 14 tasks that assess static and dynamic balance, such as sitting to standing, standing unsupported, reaching forward, turning, and standing on one foot. Scoring: Each item is scored on a scale from 0 to 4, where 0 indicates inability to perform the task and 4 indicates independent and steady outcome. The highest possible score is 56. Clinical Use: Helps to identify balance deficits, monitor progress over time, and guide rehabilitation planning. Advantages: Simple
Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory-CP Module (PedsQL-CP)
Time frame: Assessed at Baseline ( Week 0) , Mid-intervention ( Week 4 ) and Post-intervention ( Week 8)
To asses quality of life specific to children with cp from both physical and psychosocial perspectives. Contains age-appropriate versions with domain including daily activities, school participation, and mobility. 5-points Likert scale [0 =never, 4 =almost always], transformed to a 0-100 scale; higher score indicates better Quality of life. 10 to 15 min
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Sep 2026.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Group A Circuit Training and Group B Task-Oriented Training in people with Cerebral Palsy (CP), run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Sep 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 Pakistan. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pediatric Balance Scale PBS (time frame: Assessed at Baseline (0 week ), Mid-intervention ( 4 week) and Post-Intervention (8 week)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 24 Sep 2026.