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Family-Centered Physiotherapy in Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

Key facts

Who runs it
Hacettepe University
Where
Ankara, TürkiyeSee the site
Trial code
Status
Recruiting
People taking part
24 people, planned
Started
15 Oct 2024
Planned end
1 Jul 2025
Type of study
Interventional, 2 groupsOne group gets no study treatment, for comparison.
Treatments tested
  • Family-Centered Goal-Oriented Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application
Record updated
3 April 2025

Who can take part

Age
5 years to 18 years
Sex
Women and men
Healthy volunteers
Cannot take part

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

  • Being in the age range of 5-18 years
  • Having a diagnosis of Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy (DSP) confirmed by a pediatric neurologist
  • Being classified with a gross motor function level of IV-V using the Expanded and Revised Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS E\&R)
  • Having a Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) classification of manual ability level IV-V
  • Having a Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) communication function level of I-II-III
  • For volunteers participating through Zoom and Whatsapp applications, having computer literacy and these applications installed on their devices
  • Continuing routine physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs

Who cannot take part

  • Having undergone orthopedic or brain surgery interventions in the last 12 months
  • Having difficulty understanding and following instructions
  • Having severe visual impairments

Check if you might fit

Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.

  • Are you between 5 and 18 years old?

Where in Türkiye

  • EDA BURÇAnkara, TürkiyeContact: MİNTAZE KEREM GÜNEL, PhDTaking people

About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

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.

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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.

The 2 groups in the trial

  • Experimental Group: Family-Centered Goal-Oriented Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation ApplicationTreatment being tested

    Participants in this group will receive routine physiotherapy and rehabilitation for 10 weeks, along with an additional 1-hour training for family centered goal-oriented physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices. Families will be instructed to perform these practices at home for 1 h every day.

    Treatment: Family-Centered Goal-Oriented Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application

  • Control Group: Routine Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation ProgramNo study treatment, for comparison

    Participants in this group will undergo routine physiotherapy and rehabilitation for 10 weeks.

Questions to ask the study team

  1. How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
  2. Are travel costs paid?
  3. Can I keep my own doctor?
  4. What happens if I want to stop?

Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations

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Data and sources

Registry record
Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Official title
Examination of the Effects of Family-Centered Goal-Oriented Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application on Body Functions, Activity, Participation and Quality of Life in Severely Affected Children With Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
Fit questions
Built from NCT06532513, who can take part
Record updated
3 April 2025