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Effects of Family-Centered Goal-Oriented Physiotherapy on Body Functions, Activity, Participation, and Quality of Life in Severely Affected Children With Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
Led by Hacettepe University · Updated on 2025-04-03
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
6 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the effects of family-centered, goal-oriented physiotherapy and rehabilitation on body function, activity, participation, and quality of life in children aged 5 to 18 years with severely affected dyskinetic cerebral palsy. The study aims to improve movement, posture, daily activities, and overall quality of life using personalized physiotherapy guided by the family alongside routine care. This research also considers pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and parental stress as important factors. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group receives routine physiotherapy plus an additional 1-hour training to teach family members specific physiotherapy practices to perform at home daily for 10 weeks. The control group continues with routine physiotherapy alone for the same period. Weekly remote monitoring and regular meetings support adherence. Assessments are done at the start and immediately after the 10-week intervention. Throughout the study, participants undergo multiple evaluations including the Gross Motor Function Measure, Dyskinesia Impairment Scales, pain rating scales, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers monitor changes in motor function, communication, manual ability, participation, and parental stress. The study includes follow-up for four months without treatment, including remote monitoring, to assess lasting effects. All assessments are conducted face-to-face, and the study is conducted by Hacettepe University.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Family-Centered Physiotherapy in Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 5 and 18 years
- Diagnosed with dyskinetic cerebral palsy confirmed by a pediatric neurologist
- Gross Motor Function Classification System level IV or V
- Manual Ability Classification System level IV or V
- Communication Function Classification System level I, II, or III
- Computer literacy and having Zoom and Whatsapp apps installed (for remote participation)
- Currently continuing routine physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs
You will not qualify if you...
- Difficulty understanding or following instructions
- Severe visual impairments
- Orthopedic or brain surgery within the last 12 months
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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 or remote)
Duration - 10 weeks
Participants receive either routine physiotherapy and rehabilitation or family-centered goal-oriented physiotherapy and rehabilitation at home to improve movement, posture, independence, and quality of life.
Regular monitoring and assessments, including 1 training session for family-centered practices
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
EDA BURÇ
Ankara, Hacettepe University, Turkey (Türkiye), 06230
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Mintaze Kerem Günel, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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