Effects of hydrotherapy on balance and motor control in children with cerebral palsy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of hydrotherapy on balance and selective motor control in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Participants aged 4 to 18 years with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels 1-4 will be randomly assigned to either a hydrotherapy intervention group or a control group receiving conventional exercise. Various assessments will be conducted to measure functional status, balance, motor control, activity, participation, quality of life, and goal achievement. The study is conducted at the Pediatric Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic of Sağlık Bilimleri University Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy by a specialist physician
* Aged between 4-18 years
* Cooperative with physiotherapy applications
* Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels 1-4
* Willing to participate in the study and undergo assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mental retardation or insufficient cognitive function to comply with study assessments
* GMFCS level 5
* Presence of an intrathecal baclofen pump for spasticity treatment or history of soft tissue and/or bone surgery
* Active infection or localized skin infection at the injection site
* History of active seizures
* Presence of contractures
* Serious systemic disease that may prevent exercise participation
* Injury and/or surgery within the last 6 months
* Botulinum toxin injection within the last 6 months
* Contraindications to hydrotherapy, including severe fear of water, behavioral problems, shortness of breath at rest, infection, incontinence, known chlorine allergy, open wounds, acute systemic illness, epilepsy, tracheostomy, permanent drains, immunodeficiency.

Where it's running

• GaziosmanpasaTREH
  Istanbul, Gaziosmanpasa, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Melis Gökçe Dağbağ Sağlam
• Email: melisiel15@gmail.com
• Phone: 5362602519

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.