Sensory Integration Therapy and Function in Cerebral Palsy
NCT ID: NCT07278635
Last Updated: 2025-12-12
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
22 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2017-11-05
2019-06-26
Brief Summary
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This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of sensory integration therapy combined with balance and coordination exercises in children with spastic-type cerebral palsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either balance and coordination training alone or in combination with sensory integration therapy for a 12-week period.
Primary outcomes include balance, functional mobility, and functional independence. Secondary outcomes include sensory processing patterns and cognitive performance. All assessments will be conducted at baseline and following the intervention period by blinded evaluators. The study seeks to provide additional evidence regarding the potential benefits of sensory-based therapeutic approaches within pediatric rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy.
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Detailed Description
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This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of sensory integration therapy combined with a structured balance and coordination exercise program in children with spastic-type cerebral palsy. Participants will be assigned to either a study group receiving both sensory integration therapy and balance/coordination exercises or a control group receiving only balance/coordination exercises. The intervention will last 12 weeks, with one 45-minute session per week for each component of the program.
Primary outcomes include balance, functional mobility, and functional independence, assessed using the Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (PBBS), the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM), respectively. Secondary outcomes include sensory processing, evaluated with the Sensory Profile, and cognitive abilities, assessed with the Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment for Children (DOTCA-Ch). All assessments will be conducted before and after the 12-week intervention period by evaluators blinded to group allocation.
The study is designed to contribute to expanding knowledge on sensory-based rehabilitation strategies and to clarify the potential added value of sensory integration therapy within multidisciplinary treatment approaches for children with cerebral palsy.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Study group
Participants in this group will receive individualized sensory integration therapy in addition to standard balance and coordination exercises.
Therapy will be administered once a week for 45 minutes for a total duration of 12 weeks. Each session will include activities designed to stimulate vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems to improve motor coordination, postural control, sensory processing, and cognitive function.
Sensory Integration Therapy
To evaluate the additional effect of sensory integration therapy on motor, sensory, and cognitive outcomes.
Balance and Coordination Exercises
To assess the effect of standard balance/coordination training without sensory integration.
control group
Participants in this group will receive balance and coordination exercises without sensory integration therapy.
Exercises will be conducted once a week for 45 minutes over a period of 12 weeks and will include dynamic balance training, postural control activities, and coordination drills appropriate to the participant's functional level.
Balance and Coordination Exercises
To assess the effect of standard balance/coordination training without sensory integration.
Interventions
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Sensory Integration Therapy
To evaluate the additional effect of sensory integration therapy on motor, sensory, and cognitive outcomes.
Balance and Coordination Exercises
To assess the effect of standard balance/coordination training without sensory integration.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Age between 6 and 10 years
Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level I or II Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions No severe visual or hearing impairment that interferes with communication Ability to attend and complete the treatment program within the specified duration Enrollment in a special education and rehabilitation center Parental consent obtained for participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria
* History of hip, knee, or ankle surgery within the past 12 months
* Presence of severe intellectual disability that prevents active participation
* Refusal to participate in the study by the child or parent
6 Years
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Yeditepe University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Yeditepe University
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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sensory process
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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