Awareness of Families With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy in Egypt

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Down Syndrome (DS)

• Registration Number: NCT06993324
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

This study explores how much families with children who have Down Syndrome in Egypt know about the benefits and role of physical therapy. By understanding their awareness, hope to improve education and support so that these families can better access physical therapy services that can help improve their children's quality of life.

Detailed Description

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the awareness of families with children who have Down Syndrome regarding the role of physical therapy in Egypt. Data will be collected via a validated questionnaire distributed to family members to evaluate their knowledge and perceptions about physical therapy interventions. The study seeks to identify gaps in awareness and inform strategies for improving educational outreach and support for these families.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-24
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-28
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-28
• Study Start: 2025-06-05
• Primary Completion: 2025-09-05
• Study Completion: 2025-11-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 240

Inclusion Criteria

• Parents/guardians of children diagnosed with DS.
• Egyptian residents.
• Consent to participate in the study
• Aged 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria

• Families with children who have conditions other than DS.
• Participants who do not provide informed consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Awareness Level of Families About the Role of Physical Therapy	"Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"	This measure assesses the level of knowledge and awareness that family members of children with Down Syndrome have regarding physical therapy's benefits and role in improving their children's development and quality of life. It is evaluated through a validated questionnaire designed to capture understanding of physical therapy interventions and perceptions.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Factors Influencing Awareness of Physical Therapy Among Families	"Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"	This measure evaluates demographic, social, and educational factors that may affect the awareness levels of families with children who have Down Syndrome about physical therapy. It includes analysis of variables such as caregiver education level, access to healthcare information, and previous exposure to physical therapy services.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University; 🇪🇬 Giza, Cairo, Egypt