NCT05522452

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

Comparison of Synchronous Telerehabilitation and Face to Face Method for Improving Upper Extremity Functions in Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

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

• Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	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.
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-10-19
• Primary completion: 2023-04-07
• Completion: 2023-04-10
• First posted: 2022-08-31
• Last updated: 2023-06-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)