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Effects of Fun-Core (Child-Friendly Core Stabilization) Exercises on Balance and Functional Mobility in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Istanbul University · Updated on 2025-11-18
54
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of Fun-Core, a child-friendly core stabilization exercise program, on balance and functional mobility in children aged 6 to 12 years with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. This prospective, randomized, and single-blind study involves 54 children registered at the outpatient clinics of Istanbul University's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The study aims to compare this new exercise program with a standard home exercise routine to understand their impact on children with this condition. Participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which receives the Fun-Core video exercise program delivered through a website, or the control group, which follows a standard home exercise program provided in brochure format. Both groups are instructed to perform their exercises at home three times a week for 8 weeks, with the intervention group receiving additional video guidance designed to motivate and support their development. During the study, children will undergo assessments before starting treatment, at the end of the 8-week treatment period, and one month after treatment completion. These assessments include the Modified Timed Up & Go Test and the Pediatric Balance Scale as primary outcome measures. Secondary evaluations include the Six Minute Walk Test, Trunk Endurance Tests, Pediatric Reach Test, WeeFIM, Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnaire, and a cerebral palsy-specific brief questionnaire. Patient progress and adherence will be monitored through follow-up forms completed at each evaluation timepoint.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Fun-Core (Child-Friendly Core Stabilization) Exercises on Balance and Functional Mobility in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy between the ages of 6 and 12
- Children with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Levels 1, 2, and 3
- Shoe sizes 30 and above
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive impairments that prevent understanding and performing simple commands and tasks
- Botulinum toxin injections into the upper and/or lower extremities within the last 6 months
- History of lower extremity or lumbar surgery within the last year
- Presence of uncontrolled severe epileptic seizures
- Presence of severe vision or hearing problems
- Presence of fixed contractures in the lower extremities
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants perform Fun-Core child-friendly core stabilization exercises or a standard home exercise program designed to improve balance and functional mobility. The intervention is delivered via a video program accessible through a website.
Baseline visit and follow-up visits at Day 60 and Day 90
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istanbul Unıversity, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
B
Berk Korkut, MD, Res. Assist. Dr.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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