Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
aquatic therapy, rehabiltation
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to contribute to the rehabilitation program by comparing the effects of traditional rehabilitation methods and aquatherapy given in addition to these methods in patients with cerebral palsy. If the superiority of the rehabilitation program including aquatherapy is demonstrated, evidence will be provided for its more widespread use.
Detailed description
The participants will be divided into two groups as the study group and the control group. The study group will receive an aquatherapy rehabilitation program in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program, while the control group will only receive the conventional rehabilitation program.
Interventions
OTHERconventional rehabilitation
17 patients with cerebral palsy meeting the criteria will undergo conventional rehabilitation
OTHERaquatic therapy
17 patients with cerebral palsy meeting the criteria will undergo convertional rehabilitation and aquatic therapy
Sponsors
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
assignment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Having a diagnosis of Hemiplegic Type or Diplegic Type Cerebral Palsy 2. Being between the ages of 3 and 16 3. Being at GMFCS levels I, II, and III 4. Having sufficient cognitive abilities such as understanding simple instructions, following them, and performing requested tasks 5. Parents and patients aged ≥ 9 agreeing to participate in the research
Exclusion criteria
1. Experiencing uncontrolled seizures 2. Having serious learning difficulties, behavioral problems, skin lesions, visual and/or hearing impairments that could affect function and participation 3. Active infection 4. Incontinence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) | baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes. | MAS 0: No increase in tone MAS 1: Minimal resistance or a catch and release at the end of the range of motion MAS 1+: Slight increase in tone, with minimal resistance felt in less than half of the range of motion MAS 2: Increased tone throughout most of the range of motion, but the joint can be easily moved MAS 3: Marked increase in tone, making passive movement difficult MAS 4: Rigidity in flexion or extension of the affected part |
| Gross Motor Function Measurement | baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes. | The Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM) is an assessment method used to determine the motor development level of children with cerebral palsy. Its purpose is to measure not just the quality of motor performance, but rather how much of the movement the child has accomplished. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Balance Scale | baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes. | The Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) is a functional balance measure that evaluates postural control while children perform activities they commonly engage in at home, school, and within the community. It consists of a 14-item scale, with each item scored from 0 to 4. The maximum score is 56. |
| The Functional Reach Test | baseline, after 1 month and 3 month changes. | The Functional Reach Test is one of the dynamic balance assessment methods. It measures the maximum distance one can reach forward and sideways while standing upright. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactÖzlem Yılmaz Taşdelen, Professor Doctor
Backup ContactEmel Turgut Varan, Medical Doctor
Outcome results
None listed