Intensive physiotherapy for children with posterior fossa tumors
Official title: Intensive Physiotherapy Intervention in Children Affected by Tumors Located in Posterior Cranial Fossa
Run by IRCCS Eugenio Medea · NCT06832384 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether more frequent, intensive physiotherapy helps children recovering from surgery for brain tumors improve their movement skills better than regular therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Eugenio Medea Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Brindisi, Brindisi and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 19, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 19, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 19, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06832384 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 0 to 25 years who have undergone surgical resection of tumors located in the posterior fossa.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently undergoing rehabilitative protocols that utilize technological devices will 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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of both conventional and intensive physiotherapy interventions in improving gross motor skills in children who have undergone surgery for posterior fossa tumors. The intensive physiotherapy involves sessions twice a day, five days a week, for four weeks, while conventional therapy follows a standard 1:1 operator-patient ratio without advanced technology. The effectiveness will be measured using various scales, including the Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM) and the Pediatric Balance Scale, among others. The study seeks to provide insights into the rehabilitation needs of these children, who often experience ataxia post-surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance motor skills and daily functioning in children affected by posterior fossa tumors.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited scientific evidence in the field of motor rehabilitation for this specific condition, similar approaches in physiotherapy have shown promise in improving motor skills in other pediatric populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * subjects who underwent to surgical resection of tumors located in posterior fossa, age between 0 and 25 years Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects that are currently addressed to rehabilitative protocols availing of technological devices
Where it's running
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IRCCS E. Medea
Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy Recruiting -
IRCCS E. Medea
Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy Recruiting -
IRCCS E. Medea
Conegliano, Treviso, Italy Recruiting
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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.