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ArticleAudiology research2025

Vestibulo-Oculomotor Reflex Dysfunction in Children with Cerebral Palsy Correlates with Gross Motor Function Classification System.

Laura Casagrande Conti, Nicola Ferri, Leonardo Manzari, Tommaso Lelli, Maria Mangeruga, Margherita Dal Piaz, Andrea Manzotti, Luca Verrecchia, Marco Tramontano

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Laura Casagrande ContiSanta Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, 00179 Rome, Italy.
Nicola FerriDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8563-9967
Leonardo ManzariMSA ENT Academy Center, 03043 Cassino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7126-2719
Tommaso LelliSanta Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, 00179 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0004-2547-8307
Maria MangerugaSanta Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, 00179 Rome, Italy.
Margherita Dal PiazSanta Lucia Foundation, Scientific Institute for Research and Health Care, 00179 Rome, Italy.
Andrea ManzottiResearch Department, SOMA, Istituto Osteopatia Milano, 20126 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8265-5091
Luca VerrecchiaKarolinska Ear and Hearing, Karolinska University Hospital, 17176 Stockholm, Sweden.
Marco TramontanoDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6034-0638

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThis study aims to evaluate the feasibility of the angular vestibulo-ocular reflex (aVOR) function assessment in children with cerebral palsy (CP) using the video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) and to investigate how vestibular impairments correlate with functional motor ability.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included children diagnosed with CP who attempted a vestibular function assessment with the vHIT. Descriptive statistics and a subgroup analysis based on clinical expression were performed. Finally, the correlation between aVOR gain and functional motor ability was investigated.

resultsThirteen children underwent assessments of the horizontal semicircular canals. Six out of thirteen children presented at least one dysfunctional canal; overall, eight out of twenty-six horizontal semicircular canals were dysfunctional in the HIMP paradigm. A subgroup analysis revealed a dysfunctional aVOR gain in all the children presenting ataxia. The correlation analysis demonstrated a strong negative association between aVOR gain and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (-0.73 and -0.68 for the left and right horizontal canal, respectively;

conclusionsVestibular dysfunctions are prevalent in children with CP and strongly correlate with motor function. An instrumental vestibular assessment in children with cognitive-motor disability seems feasible, in particular for horizontal canals and the HIMP paradigm. This could be important for better framing a child's function and enhancing the management of balance and motor impairments with more specific strategies for children with CP.

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cerebral palsyhead impulse testpostural balancerehabilitationvestibular system

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PMCPMC11932313

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