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The Effect of TOAP in Children With CP

NCT07347184 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2026-01-16

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Summary

This study investigates the effects of a task-oriented aquatherapy program (TOAP) on occupational performance, participation, and motivation in children with cerebral palsy. The program was designed based on each child's individually prioritized occupations identified through the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM).

Twelve children participated in a crossover design. Each child received both the TOAP intervention and conventional rehabilitation exercises in two separate 16-week periods. Interventions were delivered twice per week for 40 minutes per session. Outcomes included occupational performance (COPM), participation (PODCI), and motivation (PMOT). The study aims to provide evidence on whether personalized, meaningful, task-oriented aquatic exercises can improve functional performance and participation in children with cerebral palsy, and to offer structured TOAP protocols for clinicians.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Task-Oriented Aquatherapy Program

A 16-week program where each child engages in activities tailored to their five most important occupations, identified via COPM. Sessions are 40 minutes, twice weekly, focused on improving occupational performance, participation, and motivation. The program is structured, individualized, and designed to enhance engagement and functional outcomes in children with CP.

OTHER

Conventional Rehabilitation Exercise

Participants received standard rehabilitation exercises including activities to improve gross and fine motor skills, balance, coordination, muscle strength, joint range of motion, and cardiovascular capacity.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hacettepe University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sedef Şahin, Assoc. Prof. · Hacettepe University

  • Aybike Baykan, PT, MSc · Etimesgut Belediyesi Engelsiz Yaşam Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-06-06
Primary Completion
2023-05-23
Completion
2023-05-23

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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