This study is looking at how combining Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) with exercises and serial casting might help children aged 3 to 17 with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy can cause tight muscles, especially in the ankles, which makes movement difficult. Serial casting involves applying a fiberglass cast repeatedly, usually weekly, to gently stretch the ankle and improve its movement. This study wants to see if adding WBV and exercises before serial casting can further improve ankle movement. To join, your child needs to have cerebral palsy, be able to stand with some support, and have an ankle range of motion less than 10 degrees. The main goal is to measure how much the ankle's range of motion improves over 6 to 12 weeks. The study plans to enroll 45 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 45 children. It is exploring the combination of Whole-Body Vibration, exercises, and serial casting.

What's involved

Participants will receive exercises and Whole-Body Vibration prior to serial casting, which is applied on a scheduled basis (usually weekly). Ankle range of motion will be measured throughout the study, which lasts an average of 6 weeks but up to 12 weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Ankle range of motion will be measured longitudinally through study completion, which is an average of 6 weeks but up to 12 weeks.

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