The Effect of a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program Using Robotic Walking and Functional Electrical Stimulation Technologies on Balance and Walking in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a comprehensive rehabilitation program using robotic walking and functional electrical stimulation technologies on balance and gait in children with cerebral palsy. This study was planned as a prospective observational study. A total of 30 patients in two groups were planned to be included in the study. Patients in both groups were planned to receive a 6-week conventional rehabilitation program that was prepared to meet the requirements of their clinical conditions, including neurophysiological exercises, balance-coordination and posture exercises. The case group was planned to consist of patients who received a comprehensive rehabilitation program using high-tech devices including functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic rehabilitation applications in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 2
Maximum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Being between the ages of 2-18

• Being diagnosed with cerebral palsy

• Walking independently with or without an assistive walking device

• Having a GMFCS score between 1-3

• Lack of seizure history

• Showing consent to participate in the study (signing the informed consent by the legal guardian of the patient)

Locations
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Turkey
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Berat M Alkan, Professor
beratalkan73@gmail.com
+90 312 552 60 00
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-03-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-05-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Control
The control group was planned to consist of patients who received a 6-week conventional rehabilitation program that was prepared to meet the requirements of their clinical conditions, including neurophysiological exercises, balance-coordination and posture exercises.
Case
The case group was planned to consist of patients who received a comprehensive rehabilitation program using high-tech devices including functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic rehabilitation applications in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program that was prepared to meet the requirements of their clinical conditions, including neurophysiological exercises, balance-coordination and posture exercises.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov