Examining the Efficacy of Mollii Suit in Children With Non-Ambule Cerebral Palsy: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Study.

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The aim of our study is to examine the effectiveness of the Mollii Suit application on gross motor function, spasticity, postural control, upper extremity skills, selective motor control, daily living activities, quality of life, pain, sleep, constipation and drooling problems in non-ambulatory individuals with cerebral palsy (CP).

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 12
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• GMFCS 4 or 5 with spastic cerebral palsy children

• Volunteering to participate in the study

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Gazi University
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Kübra Uğurlu
kubra.ozdamar06@gmail.com
+905077295353
Backup
Bülent Elbasan
bulentelbasan@gmail.com
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-12-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Active_comparator: Neurodevelopmental treatment program group
NDT aims to bring the child to the maximum level of independence possible within the limits of age and ability. Treatment sessions are planned for a certain functional result, and the patient's active participation as much as possible is requested. As the child fulfills postural and motor requirements, the physical therapist provides less assistance and less guidance. Positionings supported by auxiliary materials, appropriate hand contacts, correct ways to hold the child, tonus regulation, family education, environmental regulations and goal-oriented quality movement approaches; These are some of the methods used by the NDT approach, which is based on facilitation, stimulation and communication. Neurodevelopmental treatment physiotherapy session for 2 days in a week, over 8 week.
Experimental: Mollii Suit method group
The Exopulse Mollii Suit is designed to restore normality and healthy balance of muscle groups in the body. The suite uses one of several different forms of neuromodulation, based on gently stimulating the affected muscle groups with electrical signals. This approach has been shown to help resynchronize muscle signals that have been disrupted due to spasticity and muscle groups that may have stopped working together. 58 electrodes embedded in the suit send mild and imperceptible impulses to both tense and spastic muscles and the weakened muscles that balance them. These stimulations not only relax tense muscles and reactivate weak ones, but also restore the natural balance of the group and help the body move as it should. Children will wear the outfit twice a week for 8 weeks and each session will last 60 minutes. During this practice, children will also receive NDT twice a week.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Kırıkkale University
Collaborators: Gazi University

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