The Impact of Aquatic Therapy on Walking, Balance Functions, and Quality of Life in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 3
Maximum Age: 16
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Having a diagnosis of Hemiplegic Type or Diplegic Type Cerebral Palsy
• Being between the ages of 3 and 16
• Being at GMFCS levels I, II, and III
• Having sufficient cognitive abilities such as understanding simple instructions, following them, and performing requested tasks
• Parents and patients aged ≥ 9 agreeing to participate in the research
Locations
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Turkey
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Özlem Yılmaz Taşdelen, Professor Doctor
dr.ozlemyilmaz@gmail.com
05056460390
Backup
Emel Turgut Varan, Medical Doctor
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-09
Participants
Target number of participants: 34
Treatments
Active_comparator: conventional rehabilitation
17 cerebral palsy patients will be included in the conventional rehabilitation program.
Active_comparator: conventional rehabilitation and aquatic therapy
17 cerebral palsy patients will be included in the conventional rehabilitation and aquatic therapy program.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent