The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention on Emotional Self-regulation in Children Aged 7-12 Years Old With Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Special Needs in a Rehabilitation Setting.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07466147

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-12

Start date

2026-05-01

Completion date

2027-02-01

Last updated

2026-05-05

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Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Brief summary

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the changes in emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning of children aged 7-12 following a playful physiotherapy intervention. The study focused on the potential effects of a play- and body-based intervention on children's daily functioning, based on parent-reported assessments The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: Participants will be evaluated based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and KIDSCREEN-27 before and after the playful physiotherapy intervention programme.

Interventions

OTHERPlayful physiotherapy programme

Subjects will attend playful physiotherapy sessions

Study design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

7 Years to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Age 5-12 years; * Clinical diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, behavioral regulation difficulties, and/or social adaptation difficulties in group settings; * Participation in physiotherapy at ProVida Clinic or assessment by the clinic's rehabilitation team regarding suitability for participation; * Ability to participate in movement- and play-based activities in a group format; * Proficiency in Estonian; * No prior participation in a similar group.

Exclusion criteria

* Acute or chronic medical condition that prevents active participation; * Severe cognitive or sensory impairment that prevents understanding of activities or safe participation; * Situations in which the child's participation may disrupt group functioning or compromise safety.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Quality of life of the participants	Baseline and to the end of the intervention at 6 weeks	Quality of life of the participants is evaluated by their parents using KIDSCREEN-27
Positive and negative aspects of psychosocial functioning of the participants	Baseline and to the end of the intervention at 6 weeks	Positive and negative aspects of participants' psychosocial functioning is evaluated bu their parents using SDQ scale.

Countries

Estonia

Contacts

CONTACTHanna Kalajas-Tilga, PhD

h9kala@gmail.com+37258361041

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: May 6, 2026