Evaluating education in relaxation surgeries for children with cerebral palsy
Effectiveness of Multi-Component Training in Lower Extremity Release Surgery
NA · Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University · NCT06009354
This study tests if teaching families new activities and providing education after surgery can help children with cerebral palsy recover better than usual care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Muğla, Menteşe) |
| Trial ID | NCT06009354 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of multicomponent home activities and family education compared to conventional postoperative practices for children with cerebral palsy who have undergone lower extremity tendon release surgery. The research will be conducted at the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Muğla Training and Research Hospital, where patients will be evaluated for functional status, spasticity, pain levels, kinesiophobia, and gait quality. The study aims to enhance recovery and improve outcomes for these children through targeted educational interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 4-18 years with walking cerebral palsy who have undergone lower extremity orthopedic surgery at least two months prior.
Not a fit: Patients with severe mental retardation or those who have had botulinum toxin application in the last six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored educational interventions in rehabilitation, this specific approach focusing on relaxation surgeries is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with walking CP between the ages of 4-18 years who have undergone lower extremity orthopedic surgery and at least 2 months have passed (leaving the acute and subacute period behind) * Gross Motor Function Classification (GMFCS) level 1 (walks without restrictions), 2 (walks with restrictions) or 3 (walks using hand-held mobility aids) * Understand simple commands * Signing the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Circumstances that would interfere with conducting assessments or communicating * Lack of cooperation during the study * Presence of severe mental retardation * Presence of botulinum toxin application in the last 6 months
Where this trial is running
Muğla, Menteşe
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Training and Research Hospital — Muğla, Menteşe, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fatih Özden, PhD — Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
- Study coordinator: Fatih Özden, PhD
- Email: fatihozden@mu.edu.tr
- Phone: 543 433 4593
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cerebral Palsy