The Effect of Sensory Integration Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions, Trunk Control and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
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Brief Summary
In children with cerebral palsy, the interactions of the sensory systems, musculoskaletal system and central nervous system are damaged. This situation plays an important role in the realization of trunk control and upper extremity functions.When we look at the literature, it was seen that upper extremity functions were associated with trunk control and oscillation, and it was observed that upper extremity functions were improved in cases with increased trunk control and balance.In the studies, it was concluded that increasing the trunk control improves the static and dynamic balance.Ayres introduced the theory of sensory integrity in the 1970s and defined sensory integration as "the neurological process that organizes the senses coming from the person's body and the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively in the environment".Sensory integration disorder is defined as the inability of a person to use the information he / she receives through his / her senses properly in order to continue his daily life properly.The incidence of sensory integration disorder in children with motor dysfunction such as cerebral palsy and central nervous system involvement is between 40 and 80%.In children with cerebral palsy, due to central nervous system damage, posture problems, lack of movement and functional deficiencies, sensory problems that can cause balance losses can be seen. When we look at the literature, it has been seen that there are studies on balance, trunk control and upper extremity functions in children with cerebral palsy, but among these studies, the inadequacy of studies that associate balance disorders and trunk control with sensory integration therapy was observed.In this study, the effects of sensory integration therapy on balance, trunk control and upper extremity functions in children with cerebral palsy will be investigated.Pediatric Balance Scale, Trunk Control Measurement Scale, Upper Extremity Skill Quality Scale will be used for balance assessment of individuals with cerebral palsy participating in the study.The study was planned as a single blind randomized control.Participants will be randomly divided into two groups, the control group will be given balance exercises that are included in the standard physiotherapy program, and the experimental group will be given sensory integration exercises for the vestibular system in addition to standard physiotherapy programs.The treatment program to be applied to both experimental and control groups will be carried out by a physiotherapist who has 7 years of experience in pediatric physiotherapy and has 6 years of active sensory integration therapy.Evaluations will be evaluated 3 times by a blinded physiotherapist experienced in the field of pediatrics before, after treatment and 8 weeks after the late period effects.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2021
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 10, 2021
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 14, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 17, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 15, 2021
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 15, 2021
CompletedMarch 17, 2021
March 1, 2021
4 months
March 14, 2021
March 14, 2021
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Upper extremity functions
It will be measured via Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test
8 weeks
Trunk Control
It will be measured via Trunk Control Measurement Scale
8 weeks
Balance
It will be measured via Pediatric Balance Scale
8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Intervention group
EXPERIMENTALControl group
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
Sensory integration disorder is defined as the inability of a person to use the information he / she receives through his / her senses properly in order to continue his daily life properly. Intervention group have some therapy sessions which include sensory integration therapy exercises.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Being in the age range of 0-18
- Being diagnosed with cerebral palsy
- Consent to participate in the study by the parents
You may not qualify if:
- Having received botulinum toxin injection in the last 6 months
- Having musculoskaletal surgery in the last 6 months
- Having severe mental retardation
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Izmir Bakircay University
Izmir, 35665, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Gulbin ERGIN, Assoc. Prof
Izmir Bakircay University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Hilal AKTAS
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 14, 2021
First Posted
March 17, 2021
Study Start
February 10, 2021
Primary Completion
June 15, 2021
Study Completion
August 15, 2021
Last Updated
March 17, 2021
Record last verified: 2021-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share