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Effects of Hydrotherapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2025-01-22

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn the effects of hydrotherapy in children with cerebral palsy. It aims to answer if hydrotherapy is affective on balance and selective motor control of the children with cerebral palsy.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy by a specialist physician * Aged between 4-18 years * Cooperative with physiotherapy applications * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels 1-4 * Willing to participate in the study and undergo assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Mental retardation or insufficient cognitive function to comply with study assessments * GMFCS level 5 * Presence of an intrathecal baclofen pump for spasticity treatment or history of soft tissue and/or bone surgery * Active infection or localized skin infection at the injection site * History of active seizures * Presence of contractures * Serious systemic disease that may prevent exercise participation * Injury and/or surgery within the last 6 months * Botulinum toxin injection within the last 6 months * Contraindications to hydrotherapy, including severe fear of water, behavioral problems, shortness of breath at rest, infection, incontinence, known chlorine allergy, open wounds, acute systemic illness, epilepsy, tracheostomy, permanent drains, immunodeficiency.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pediatric Balance Scale

Timeframe: six weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06899035

SponsorGaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-15

Contact for this trial

Melis Gökçe Dağbağ Sağlam

5362602519 melisiel15@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.