Synchronous Telerehabilitation vs Face to Face Method for Upper Extremity Functions in Children With Hemiparetic CP

NCT ID: NCT05522452

Last Updated: 2023-06-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-10-19

Study Completion Date

2023-04-10

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of synchronous telerehabilitation on improving upper extremity function in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.

Detailed Description

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46 children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy who meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate in the study will be included. The participants will be randomly divided into two groups. The groups are: a) the synchronous telerehabilitation group; b) face to face rehabilitation group. Both groups will receive physiotherapy 2 days a week (1 session of 45 minutes) for 12 weels, for a total of 24 sessions. Evaluations will be made at baseline and the end of the treatment.

Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Telerehabilitation group

The telerehabilitation group will participate in the treatment in their homes. While the participants are performing the activities in their own homes, applications will be made via webcam-based software (Zoom) and synchronous access via video and audio from the physiotherapist's computer screen. The activities determined by the physiotherapist will be directed to the family, and the activities will be adapted and implemented according to the child's needs and functional level.

Physiotherapy program will include the following applications:

* Tone regulation
* Active stretching and strengthening exercises
* Gross and fine motor activities to improve bilateral hand use
* Daily living activities to improve upper extremity functional skills such as dressing, eating, and buttoning.
* Arts and crafts activities

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Telerehabilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

Telerehabilitation program: Intervention will be applied by video interview for 12 weeks, 2 days a week, 45 minutes a day through the Zoom application. The application is free and can be installed on desktop or laptop computers, tablets and smartphones. The content of the activities to be done for that session by phone call to the parent before the interventions; Information will be given about the preparations such as keeping the materials on the table, suitable environment for that week's session and camera angle. Instructions and tips for parent support during the intervention will be given before and during the session. Intervention will be focused on upper extremity skills and activities of daily life of the individuals.

Face to face group

The face-to-face group will be treated in the clinic. To this group; The activities determined by the physiotherapist will be applied face to face.

Physiotherapy program will include the following applications:

* Tone regulation
* Active stretching and strengthening exercises
* Gross and fine motor activities to improve bilateral hand use
* Daily living activities to improve upper extremity functional skills such as dressing, eating, and buttoning.
* Arts and crafts activities

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Face to face rehabilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

Face to face program: Intervention will be applied by physiotherapist for 12 weeks, 2 days a week, 45 minutes a day in clinic. Intervention will be focused on upper extremity skills and activities of daily life of the individuals.

Interventions

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Telerehabilitation

Telerehabilitation program: Intervention will be applied by video interview for 12 weeks, 2 days a week, 45 minutes a day through the Zoom application. The application is free and can be installed on desktop or laptop computers, tablets and smartphones. The content of the activities to be done for that session by phone call to the parent before the interventions; Information will be given about the preparations such as keeping the materials on the table, suitable environment for that week's session and camera angle. Instructions and tips for parent support during the intervention will be given before and during the session. Intervention will be focused on upper extremity skills and activities of daily life of the individuals.

Intervention Type OTHER

Face to face rehabilitation

Face to face program: Intervention will be applied by physiotherapist for 12 weeks, 2 days a week, 45 minutes a day in clinic. Intervention will be focused on upper extremity skills and activities of daily life of the individuals.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Presence of confirmed hemiparetic cerebral palsy
* Manual Ability Classification System ≤ 3
* Age between 6 and 18
* Absence of major visual and/or auditory deficits
* Sufficient cooperation to comprehend and complete the test procedure and participate in treatment
* Family members being active mobile phone or computer and internet users

Exclusion Criteria

* Seizures uncontrolled by therapy
* Surgery and/or botulinum toxin-A injections in the upper limb within 6 months prior to the baseline assessment
* Having a disabling behavioral disorder to treatment
* Family's discontinuation of treatment
Minimum Eligible Age

6 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Gamze Polen Altun

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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AYSE ZENGIN ALPOZGEN, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Locations

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İstanbul University Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Camden C, Pratte G, Fallon F, Couture M, Berbari J, Tousignant M. Diversity of practices in telerehabilitation for children with disabilities and effective intervention characteristics: results from a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil. 2020 Dec;42(24):3424-3436. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1595750. Epub 2019 Apr 12.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30978110 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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PhD thesis

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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