Effect of Whirlpool Therapy Combined With Botulinum Toxin in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07690722) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Whirlpool Therapy Combined With Botulinum Toxin in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)43 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of adding whirlpool therapy to standard rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy who recently received botulinum toxin-A injections. Participants will be divided into two groups: one group will receive standard physiotherapy, while the other group will receive physiotherapy combined with whirlpool therapy. The effects of these interventions on spasticity, gait function, and motivation will be evaluated over a 12-week follow-up period.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy
* Age between 3 and 10 years
* Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-II
* Sufficient cognitive level to follow instructions
* Ability to walk at least 10 meters with an orthosis and/or walking aid
* Receipt of botulinum toxin injection to the lower extremity within the past week
* Ability to walk independently for 1 minute without orthosis or assistive device
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled epilepsy
* Urinary incontinence
* Presence of lower extremity contractures
* History of previous orthopedic surgery
* Presence of hip subluxation
* Ataxic or dyskinetic cerebral palsy
* History of any botulinum toxin injection within the 6 months prior to the current 1-week post-injection period
* Inability to cooperate during clinical assessments
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?
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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
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Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) - Dimension E (Walking, Running and Jumping)