Home exercise program for infants with congenital muscular torticollis
The Effect of Home Exercise Programs Applied in Cooperation With the Family on the Treatment of Congenital Muscular Torticollis.
Gazi University · NCT06225934
This study tests whether a home exercise program can help infants with congenital muscular torticollis improve their neck movement and development.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Month to 12 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gazi University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06225934 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on infants diagnosed with congenital muscular torticollis (CMT), a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting neck muscle function. It aims to implement a home exercise program designed to improve lateral flexion and rotation angles of the neck. Families of participating infants will receive education and guidance on how to effectively carry out these exercises at home. The study will observe the outcomes of this intervention on the infants' condition and overall development.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants aged 0-12 months diagnosed with congenital muscular torticollis whose families are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological risk factors, sensory impairments, or those who have previously received treatment for CMT may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve neck mobility and reduce long-term complications associated with congenital muscular torticollis in infants.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on the management of CMT, this specific approach of a home exercise program is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Babies aged 0-12 months with a diagnosis of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) * Families who agree to participate in the study will be included in the exercise program Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have any neurological risk factors were included in the study, * Those who are affected by their visual/hearing senses, * Those who have not been diagnosed with Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) by a doctor, * Those who have previously received treatment for the diagnosis of CMT, * Babies with a history of BOTOX-A/surgery applied to the Sternocleidomastoid (SKM) muscle before treatment will not be included.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Rabia ZORLULAR — Ankara, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sinem ERTURAN — Study Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: Sinem ERTURAN
- Email: snm.ertrn@gmail.com
- Phone: +905388557084
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: Congenital Muscular Torticollis, Family Members, Cooperation with the family