Investigation of the Effects of Balance Discs With Different Surfaces Used in Balance Education in Children With Cerebral Palsy on Proprioceptive Sense and Balance.
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Brief Summary
This is a non-invasive prospective study investigating the effects of balance discs with different surfaces used in balance education in children with cerebral palsy on proprioceptive sense and balance.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Dec 2022
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
December 5, 2022
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 3, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 9, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 9, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 15, 2023
CompletedJanuary 11, 2023
January 1, 2023
1 month
January 3, 2023
January 10, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Change in Pediatric Berg balance test:
The Pediatric Berg Balance Test is a modified version of the Berg Balance Test used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children.Patients are evaluated out of 56 points, with the highest score being 56. Change will be evaluated
baseline and week 10
Change in Functional reach test
The Functional Reach Test is a clinical outcome measurement and assessment tool to detect dynamic balance in a single simple task. While standing, it measures the distance between the length of an extended arm at maximum forward reach while maintaining a stable base of support.Change will be evaluated.
baseline and week 10
Change in One-leg standing test
The one-leg stance test is a test in which the time to stand on balance is measured on the right and left extremities of the patient, and evaluates the static balance. Change will be evaluated.
baseline and week 10
Change in Proprioceptive sensory test:
Active and passive repositioning test will be used to evaluate ankle proprioceptive sensation. Passive repositioning: The person to be tested is asked to learn that position by positioning the joint at a certain angle. Then, while the joint is moved passively, the person is asked to stop the movement when it reaches the previously learned position. The numerical difference between the angle found by the person and the angle taught before is evaluated. Active repositioning: The person is asked to find the position taught to the person by moving their extremity, and the numerical difference is determined.Change will be evaluated.
baseline and week 10
Other Outcomes (3)
height
baseline
weight
baseline
body mass index
baseline
Study Arms (2)
Spiky balance disc study group
EXPERIMENTALBobath therapy will be studied with the children in this group and balance training will be given on the rough (spiky) surface of the extra balance disc.
Smooth balance disc study group
EXPERIMENTALBobath therapy will be studied with the children in this group and balance training will be given on the smooth (flat) surface of the extra balance disc.
Interventions
Balance discs consist of smooth and rough surface. Balance training is given to children with cerebral palsy on these two surfaces. Thanks to its balance disc structure, it plays an active role in the development of balance.
Bobath therapy
Balance discs consist of smooth and rough surface. Balance training is given to children with cerebral palsy on these two surfaces. Thanks to its balance disc structure, it plays an active role in the development of balance.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Diagnosed with cerebral palsy
- Diagnosed with motor developmental delay
- years old
- Levels 1 and 2 according to GMFCS
- Having bilateral and unilaterally affected spastic type CP
- Cooperate with assessments
You may not qualify if:
- Botulinum toxin administration in the last 6 months
- Having had any surgical operation in the last 6 months
- Having dyskinetic, ataxic and hypotonic type CP
- Unable to cooperate with assessments
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi
Antakya, Hatay, 31000, Turkey (Türkiye)
Related Publications (1)
Bezgin S, Akkaya KU, Cicek I, Akbas Y, Elbasan B. Effects of balance training on different surfaces on ankle proprioception and functional balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy: a single-blind randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jan 3;26(1):3. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06346-5.
PMID: 41485031DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
- Purpose
- HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Postgraduate-physiotherapy graduate student
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 3, 2023
First Posted
January 9, 2023
Study Start
December 5, 2022
Primary Completion
January 9, 2023
Study Completion
January 15, 2023
Last Updated
January 11, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share