The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

NCT07466147 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: VaimseterviseFT
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 25
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the changes in emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning of children aged 7-12 following a playful physiotherapy intervention. The study focused on the potential effects of a play- and body-based intervention on children's daily functioning, based on parent-reported assessments The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: Participants will be evaluated based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and KIDSCREEN-27 before and after the playful physiotherapy intervention programme.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Quality of life of the participants

  Quality of life of the participants is evaluated by their parents using KIDSCREEN-27

  Baseline and to the end of the intervention at 6 weeks

• Positive and negative aspects of psychosocial functioning of the participants

  Positive and negative aspects of participants' psychosocial functioning is evaluated bu their parents using SDQ scale.

  Baseline and to the end of the intervention at 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Playful physiotherapy programme

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Playful physiotherapy programme OTHER

Subjects will attend playful physiotherapy sessions

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Age 5-12 years;
• Clinical diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, behavioral regulation difficulties, and/or social adaptation difficulties in group settings;
• Participation in physiotherapy at ProVida Clinic or assessment by the clinic's rehabilitation team regarding suitability for participation;
• Ability to participate in movement- and play-based activities in a group format;
• Proficiency in Estonian;
• No prior participation in a similar group.

You may not qualify if:

• Acute or chronic medical condition that prevents active participation;
• Severe cognitive or sensory impairment that prevents understanding of activities or safe participation;
• Situations in which the child's participation may disrupt group functioning or compromise safety.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Tartu: lead

Study Sites (1)

ProVida

Tartu, Estonia

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive

Central Study Contacts

Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, PhD

CONTACT

+37258361041; h9kala@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 16, 2026
• First Posted: March 12, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2027
• Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

ES (1)