The Effectiveness of the HEP (Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity) Approach in Infants With Down Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study evaluates the effect of the HEP (Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity) approach on motor and sensory development in infants with Down syndrome. Thirty-two infants will receive either HEP or traditional therapy over 12 sessions, and outcomes will be measured using standardized developmental tests.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4 months
Maximum Age: 1
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Must be between 4 and 12 months old
• Must have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome
• Must not be at any neurological risk
• Parent must agree to participate regularly in the study process
Locations
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Turkey
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RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
İzgi Miray Demirbağ, Physiotherapist
izgimiray@hotmail.com
+905516626550
Backup
Gamze Cagla Sırma, Physiotherapist
cagladirgen@hotmail.com
+905454470067
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 26
Treatments
Experimental: HEP Intervention
Participants will receive 12 sessions of HEP therapy, once per week, 45 minutes each.
Active_comparator: Traditional Therapy
Participants will receive 12 sessions of traditional therapy, once per week, 45 minutes each.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Izgi Miray Demirbag