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Aquatic Therapy for Cerebral Palsy

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Research Sponsored by Ohio State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Child with neuro-motor diagnosis (e.g., CP, hypoxia, etc.)

Children aged 3-9 years, and parents/guardians aged 18+

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, immediately after intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial studies the effectiveness of aquatic therapy for children 3-9 with neuromotor deficits, like cerebral palsy. Twice a week in a warm water pool for 10 weeks.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children aged 3-9 with neuromotor issues like cerebral palsy or brain hypoxia, who have trouble using their arms and doing self-care tasks. Their parents or guardians must be over 18. Kids can't join if they have breathing problems or seizures that aren't under control.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests aquatic therapy in a warm pool, focusing on swim safety, improving arm use, and helping kids do everyday activities by themselves. It involves going to the pool twice a week for ten weeks.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Aquatic therapy is generally gentle but may include risks like minor injuries from slips or falls, muscle soreness from exercises, skin reactions to chlorine in the water, and fatigue after sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My child has a diagnosis affecting their brain and muscle function.

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I am a parent/guardian over 18 or a child between 3-9 years old.

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My child has difficulty using their arms or hands.

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My child struggles with daily self-care activities.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, immediately after the intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, immediately after the intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, immediately after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Index, Computer Adaptive Text (PEDI-CAT)

Change in Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST)

Change in Water Orientation Test Alyn (WOTA)

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

Change in Participation and Environment Measure (PEM-CY)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Intervention: aquatic occupational therapy (AquOTic-NM)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

aquatic occupational therapy 30 minutes, self care training 15 minutes

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor

830 Previous Clinical Trials

505,708 Total Patients Enrolled

Franklin County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

48 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Aquatic therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05753345 — N/A

Aquatic therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05753345 — N/A

Brain Hypoxia Research Study Groups: Intervention: aquatic occupational therapy (AquOTic-NM)

Brain Hypoxia Clinical Trial 2023: Aquatic therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05753345 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does the protocol of this clinical trial encompass participants aged 50 and above?

"This medical experiment is searching for participants between the ages of 3 and 9 years old."

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What criteria must individuals meet to be eligible for this research endeavor?

"To be selected into this research study, participants should have a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and must between the ages 3 to 9. The total number of enrollees is 36."

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Is enrollment into this experiment still open?

"Yes, according to information on clinicaltrials.gov this research is actively seeking participants. It was first posted on January 9th 2023 and recently updated February 21st of the same year. A total of 36 volunteers are required for one site."

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How many participants have registered for this clinical trial thus far?

"Indeed, a review of clinicaltrials.gov shows that this study is in the recruitment phase. It was initially published on September 1st 2023 and has since been updated on February 21st 2023. A total of 36 individuals are needed to take part at one location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits

Erika Kemp 2023. "Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05753345.

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