Investigation of the Effect of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Applied to the Lower Extremity… (NCT06753812) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigation of the Effect of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Applied to the Lower Extremity on Lower Extremity Functions in Individuals With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2025-01-15
Plain-language summary
Lower extremity constraint induced movement therapy has been applied to individuals with multiple sclerosis, stroke, subacute and chronic hemiparesis in recent years and positive results have been reported. However, there is no study in the literature regarding the application of this treatment method to the pediatric population. In order to address this gap in the literature, we planned to conduct this study to examine the possible effects of lower extremity constraint induced movement therapy on lower extremity functions, balance and gait parameters in individuals with cerebral palsy.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Having been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy by a Child Neurologist.
* Having been classified as Unilateral Cerebral Palsy according to SCPE.
* Being between the ages of 5-15,
* Being at levels I-II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System
* Being at levels I-II according to the Communication Function Classification System
* Being able to stand up from sitting independently, even with the help of the upper extremity
* Being able to walk at least 10 m with or without an assistive device
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children who have had lower extremity orthopedic surgery within the last six months
* Children who have had lower extremity Botox injections within the last six months
* Those with rigid contractures involving lower extremity joints,
* Children with levels III-IV according to the Communication Functions Classification System
* Families and children who do not accept full participation in treatment
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