To gain insight in the muscle activity and energy expenditure during sitting and standing in children with CP.
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Source
Brief title
Condition
- Neurological disorders NEC
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
EMG registration and Energy Expenditure (expressed in METs)
Secondary outcome
-
Background summary
Recent position stands and advice from expert bodies identify the potential
importance of reducing sedentary time and emphasizing a whole-day approach to
physical activity promotion. This approach includes not only increasing
moderate-intensity physical activity but also reducing sedentary time. So, in
the health care of children and adolescents with CP we need to work on both.
The definition of sedentary behaviour is any waking behaviour characterized by
an energy expenditure <= 1.5 METs while in a sitting or reclining posture. This
definition of sedentary behaviour includes two components: 1) posture (sitting
or reclining) and 2) energy expenditure (expressed in METs).
It may not be appropriate to extrapolate the sedentary behaviour definition
developed for healthy children and adults to children with CP. For children and
adolescents with CP we first need to know the operational definition of
sedentary behavior. Therefore, we need to start building foundational
knowledge.
Study objective
To gain insight in the muscle activity and energy expenditure during sitting
and standing in children with CP.
Study design
cross-sectional observational study
Study burden and risks
There will be 30 minute test session (under school hours) where the children
have to wear a facemask for gas analyses and up to 8 EMG stickers (placed on
legs) to monitor their muscle activity during standing and sitting. The
measurements are not different from their normal daily life activities. So the
risks of this study are negligible and the burden is minimal.
Rembrandtkade 10
Utrecht 3583TM
NL
Rembrandtkade 10
Utrecht 3583TM
NL
Listed location countries
Age
Inclusion criteria
Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, classified at GMFCS level I-V
Capable of following simple commands
Aged between 7 and 18 years
Informed consent of parents and children
Exclusion criteria
known allergy to EMG stickers
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL43410.041.13 |