Evaluating education in relaxation surgeries for children with cerebral palsy
Official title: Effectiveness of Multi-Component Training in Lower Extremity Release Surgery
Run by Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University · NCT06009354 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Muğla, Menteşe) |
| Trial ID | NCT06009354 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While similar studies have explored educational interventions in rehabilitation, this specific approach focusing on relaxation surgeries is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.