RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06398756

The Impact of Aquatic Therapy on Walking, Balance Functions, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy


Sponsor

Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at whether aquatic (water-based) therapy can improve walking, balance, and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if exercising in water offers benefits beyond what standard land-based therapy provides. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 3 and 16 years old - Your child has been diagnosed with hemiplegic or diplegic type cerebral palsy (affecting one or both sides) - Your child can understand and follow simple instructions - Your child has moderate or better motor function (GMFCS level I, II, or III) - Parents and children aged 9 and above have agreed to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has uncontrolled seizures - Your child has severe learning or behavioral difficulties, skin problems, or significant vision or hearing impairment - Your child has an active infection - Your child has incontinence Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERconventional rehabilitation

17 patients with cerebral palsy meeting the criteria will undergo conventional rehabilitation

OTHERaquatic therapy

17 patients with cerebral palsy meeting the criteria will undergo convertional rehabilitation and aquatic therapy


Locations(1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, Bilkent-Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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