The Impact of Aquatic Therapy on Walking, Balance Functions, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Interventions
- Other: aquatic therapyOther: conventional rehabilitation
- Registration Number
- NCT06398756
- Lead Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 34
- Having a diagnosis of Hemiplegic Type or Diplegic Type Cerebral Palsy
- Being between the ages of 3 and 16
- Being at GMFCS levels I, II, and III
- Having sufficient cognitive abilities such as understanding simple instructions, following them, and performing requested tasks
- Parents and patients aged ≥ 9 agreeing to participate in the research
- Experiencing uncontrolled seizures
- Having serious learning difficulties, behavioral problems, skin lesions, visual and/or hearing impairments that could affect function and participation
- Active infection
- Incontinence
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description conventional rehabilitation and aquatic therapy aquatic therapy 17 cerebral palsy patients will be included in the conventional rehabilitation and aquatic therapy program. conventional rehabilitation conventional rehabilitation 17 cerebral palsy patients will be included in the conventional rehabilitation program.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 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 Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 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.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital
🇹🇷Ankara, Ankara, Bilkent-Çankaya, Turkey