RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05753345

Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits


Sponsor

Ohio State University

Enrollment

36 participants

Start Date

Jan 9, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim safety skills, upper extremity function and self care participation and performance.


Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 9 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • years for the children, 18+ for the parents/guardians.
  • child with neuro-motor diagnosis (CP, hypoxia, etc.)
  • child impairments in upper extremity function
  • child deficits in performance of self care activities

Exclusion Criteria2

  • compromised airway
  • uncontrolled seizures

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAquatic therapy

Children receive aquatic occupational therapy twice a week for 10 weeks. 30 minutes of aquatic therapy in a warm water pool to increase upper extremity function and swim skills; 15 minutes of self care training to increase independence with dressing and showering.


Locations(1)

Erika Kemp

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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