Assessment of Trunk Position Sense, Trunk Control, and Functional Independence in Children With Cerebral Palsy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 78
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Trunk Position Sense
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in trunk proprioception, as assessed by trunk position sense, in children with unilateral and bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, and to evaluate the relationship between trunk position sense, trunk control, and functional independence.
详细描述
This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in children with unilateral and bilateral spastic cerebral palsy aged between 6 and 12 years. A total of 78 children (36 girls and 42 boys) with spastic cerebral palsy were included in the study. The gross motor function levels of the participants ranged from Level I to Level IV according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS).
Participants were recruited from children receiving education and rehabilitation services at special education and rehabilitation centers in Kayseri, Turkiye, and only children whose parents or legal guardians provided written informed consent were included.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants were recorded using a structured sociodemographic data form.
Trunk position sense was assessed using a dual inclinometer device to evaluate trunk proprioception. Trunk control was evaluated using the Trunk Impairment Scale, and functional independence was assessed using the motor subscale of the Pediatric Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM). In addition, muscle tone was assessed bilaterally using the Modified Ashworth Scale.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 6 Years 至 12 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Have a diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral spastic cerebral palsy,
- •Are aged between 6 and 12 years,
- •Are able to sit independently,
- •Have a cognitive level sufficient to understand and follow verbal instructions,
- •Have not undergone surgical intervention or Botulinum Toxin A injection within the last 6 months,
- •Have parents or legal guardians who have provided written informed consent.
排除标准
- •Have received Botulinum Toxin or intrathecal baclofen treatment within the last 6 months,
- •Have a history of pelvic, spinal, or upper extremity surgery,
- •Have severe visual or hearing impairments,
- •Have cognitive impairments preventing effective communication,
- •Are unable to sit independently,
- •Do not have parental consent.
研究组 & 干预措施
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
干预措施: Only measurements were taken. (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Trunk Position Sense
时间窗: Data collection was conducted between January 2022 and March 2023.
Trunk proprioception assessed using a dual inclinometer device during trunk flexion movements with the repositioning angle method under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions.
次要结局
- Trunk Control(January 2022 - March 2023)
- Functional Independence(January 2022 - March 2023)
- Muscle Tone(January 2022 - March 2023)
研究者
Selvin BALKİ
Assoc. prof. Dr
Cumhuriyet University