Trunk-focused rehabilitation for adolescents with cerebral palsy
Serebral Palsili Adölesanlarda Gövde Odaklı Rehabilitasyonun Spinal Mobilite, Gövde Kontrolü ve El Fonksiyonları Üzerine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
This study tests if a special trunk training program can help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve their trunk control and movement skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Ankara, Etimesgut and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06781047 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of trunk-focused rehabilitation on trunk control, spinal mobility, and manual skills in adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). It aims to improve postural control through individualized trunk training, which has shown moderate evidence of effectiveness. The intervention includes a structured program that focuses on enhancing the erector spinae muscle group and overall trunk function. Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate improvements in spinal posture and trunk control after the rehabilitation sessions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 12-18 with cerebral palsy classified as GMFCS Levels 1 and 2.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive deficiencies or recent surgical interventions related to their condition may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance trunk control and functional abilities in adolescents with cerebral palsy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with trunk-focused rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Levels 1 and 2 according to Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) 2. Viking Speech Scale Turkish version/(VSS-T) 1-2 level, understood to speak and able to take commands 3. Adolescents with CP between the ages of 12-18 4. Those whose guardian / legal representative and themselves have received an Informed Voluntary Consent Form 5. No hip dislocation 6. Scoliosis below 25 degrees according to the radiographic evaluation made in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having had any surgery related to the intrathecal baclofen pump 2. Having botulinum toxin injection treatment or orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months 3. Having severe vision, hearing, and cognitive deficiencies 4. Acute medical illness
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Etimesgut and 2 other locations
- Sacettin Gürbüz Barrier-Free Life Center (General name of the campus.) /*Private Etimesgut Barrier-Free Life Special Education and Rehabilitation Center — Ankara, Etimesgut, Turkey (Türkiye) (Completed)
- Private Etimesgut Kardelen Special Education and Rehabilitation Center — Ankara, Etimesgut, Turkey (Türkiye) (Completed)
- SERÇEV Barrier-Free and Vocational Technical Anatolian High School — Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Seval KUTLUTÜRK YIKILMAZ, PhD — University of Health Sciences Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Gül EVDALI, MScPT
- Email: gulevdali@hotmail.com
- Phone: +90 544 368 60 26
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.