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The Impact of Aquatic Therapy on Walking, Balance Functions, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Led by Ankara City Hospital Bilkent · Updated on 2024-05-03
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Impact of Aquatic Therapy on Walking, Balance Functions, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of Hemiplegic Type or Diplegic Type Cerebral Palsy
- Age between 3 and 16 years
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I, II, or III
- Sufficient cognitive ability to understand, follow instructions, and perform tasks
- Parents and patients aged 9 years or older agree to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Uncontrolled seizures
- Serious learning difficulties, behavioral problems, skin lesions, visual or hearing impairments affecting function
- Active infection
- Incontinence
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Bilkent-Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye), 06800
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Research Team
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Özlem Yılmaz Taşdelen, Professor Doctor
CONTACT
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Emel Turgut Varan, Medical Doctor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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