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Family-Centered Physiotherapy in Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

NCT06532513 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2025-04-03

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Summary

This study aimed to examine the impact of family centered, goal-oriented physiotherapy and rehabilitation on body function, activity, participation, and quality of life in severely affected children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy (DCP). The first assessment was conducted and recorded for all patients at the beginning of the study. Subsequently, the study group was taught family centered physiotherapy practices in addition to routine physiotherapy for 10 weeks to be performed at home. The control group only received routine physiotherapy. Weekly remote monitoring, regular meetings, and a second assessment at the 10th week were conducted. The study concluded with all face-to-face assessments.

According to the research protocol, the primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 10-week family centered physiotherapy application. The goal of this intervention was to improve movement and posture, thereby enhancing daily activities and quality of life. The primary endpoint of the study was to determine the impact of family physiotherapy application taught to families during the 10-week education period.

This study was conducted at the Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University. This study aimed to structure and define a family centered, goal-oriented, personalized physiotherapy, and rehabilitation application for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. One of the significant objectives of this study was to examine the effects of this intervention within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) on body function, activity, participation, and quality of life. The study protocol started with evaluations from patients after obtaining approval from the ethics committees.

The study will be completed within a follow-up period of four months without treatment, including the remote monitoring process. The results of this study aimed to provide valuable information about the effectiveness of family centered physiotherapy application in severely affected children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy, Dyskinetic

Interventions

OTHER

Family-Centered Goal-Oriented Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application

Family centered goal-oriented physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications aim to enhance the functional level of severely affected children with dyskinetic cerebral palsy children through individualized activities conducted by family members at home. The program focuses on specific goals determined collaboratively by the family, physiotherapists, and physician, with regular monitoring and assessments to track progress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hacettepe University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ceren Günbey, PhD · Hacettepe University

  • Eda Burç, MSc · Hacettepe University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-15
Primary Completion
2025-05-15
Completion
2025-07-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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