Awareness of Families With Down Syndrome Children About the Role of Physical Therapy in Egypt

NCT06993324 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005779
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 240
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study explores how much families with children who have Down Syndrome in Egypt know about the benefits and role of physical therapy. By understanding their awareness, hope to improve education and support so that these families can better access physical therapy services that can help improve their children's quality of life.

Conditions

Down Syndrome (DS)

Keywords

Awareness; Genetic Disorders; Physical Therapy; Egypt; Down Syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Awareness Level of Families About the Role of Physical Therapy

  This measure assesses the level of knowledge and awareness that family members of children with Down Syndrome have regarding physical therapy's benefits and role in improving their children's development and quality of life. It is evaluated through a validated questionnaire designed to capture understanding of physical therapy interventions and perceptions.

  "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Factors Influencing Awareness of Physical Therapy Among Families

  "Baseline (single assessment using questionnaire at the beginning of the study)"

Study Arms (1)

Families of Children with Down Syndrome

This group consists of family members (parents or primary caregivers) of children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Participants will be surveyed to assess their awareness and knowledge about the role of physical therapy in managing developmental challenges associated with Down Syndrome. No interventions will be conducted as part of this study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study includes family members and primary caregivers of children with Down Syndrome in Egypt. The participants will complete a questionnaire designed to assess their awareness of the role of physical therapy in managing developmental challenges.

You may qualify if:

• Parents/guardians of children diagnosed with DS.
• Egyptian residents.
• Consent to participate in the study
• Aged 18 years or older

You may not qualify if:

• Families with children who have conditions other than DS.
• Participants who do not provide informed consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Down Syndrome; Genetic Diseases, Inborn

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intellectual Disability; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Abnormalities, Multiple; Congenital Abnormalities; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Chromosome Disorders

Study Officials

• Maya G Aly, Assistant Professor

  Cairo University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Student Researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 18, 2025
• First Posted: May 28, 2025
• Study Start: April 5, 2025
• Primary Completion: August 25, 2025
• Study Completion: August 25, 2025
• Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)