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Which Taping Technique is More Effective on Balance Skills in Children With Mildly Affected Cerebral Palsy?
Led by Abant Izzet Baysal University · Updated on 2025-02-07
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
97 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
"Our study aims to determine which of ankle correction, quadriceps facilitation, and gluteus maximus facilitation taping provides a better immediate effect on balance skills in children with mildly affected cerebral palsy. Children whose parents have given consent for the study will undergo three different taping applications with a one-week interval. After each taping application, a 15-minute waiting period will be observed, followed by balance assessment using the Wii Balance System with eyes open and closed."
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Which Taping Technique is More Effective on Balance Skills in Children With Mildly Affected Cerebral Palsy?
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of bilateral spastic type cerebral palsy
- Age between 4 and 15 years
- Communication Function Classification System level 1 or 2
- Gross Motor Function Classification System level 1 or 2
- Volunteering to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Lower extremity fracture, muscle-tendon, or bone surgery in the last 6 months
- Spine or orthopedic surgery affecting lower extremity
- Use of medication or intervention to reduce spasticity in the last 6 months
- Allergic reaction to kinesio tape
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Seda Ayaz Taş, Phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
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Number of Arms
1
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