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The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Heart Rate Variability in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by International Clinic of Rehabilitation, Ukraine
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorInternational Clinic of Rehabilitation, Ukraine
Started2026-05-01
Est. completion2026-10-01
Eligibility
Age4 Years – 18 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted

Summary

This randomized, sham-controlled crossover trial aims to evaluate the immediate effects of spinal manipulation on heart rate variability in children with cerebral palsy. Each participant will attend four experimental sessions conducted on separate days. In two sessions, spinal manipulation will be performed, and in two sessions, a sham procedure will be applied. The order of interventions will be randomized for each participant. Heart rate variability will be recorded before and after each intervention.

Eligibility

Age: 4 Years – 18 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Cerebral palsy
* Motor function levels I-III according to GMFCS
* Cooperative behavior

Exclusion Criteria:

* Hyperkinetic forms
* Use of medications affecting autonomic regulation

Conditions2

Cerebral Palsy (CP)Heart Disease

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