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Filter by:The goal of this pilot feasibility study is to test a co-adapted community-based group programme ("Encompass") with parents/carers of children with complex neurodisability under 5 years of age in East London in the UK. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Is it feasible and acceptable to carry out this newly co-adapted programme with two groups of parents/carers of children with complex neurodisability under the age of 5? - Is it feasible to carry out an evaluation of the above programme, which could then inform a protocol for larger scale evaluation? The main activities for the parent/carer participants will include: - Attending ten "Encompass" parent/carer groups - Filling in questionnaires at the start and end of the groups - Attending an interview with the researcher to discuss their experiences The groups will be facilitated by a healthcare professional and a parent with lived experience. They will also be interviewed about their experiences after the groups have been completed.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer are: • Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia of children with cerebral palsy? Participants were randomly divided into two groups, all provided with routine therapy. Based on this, the experimental group was given stellate ganglion block. The video fluoroscopic swallowing study was done to test the swallowing function before and after the study.
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of lycra clothing on balance and respiratory functions in individuals with cerebral palsy with scoliosis, and the secondary aim was to investigate the effects of lycra clothing on motor function, activity limitation and quality of life in these individuals.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of dual task conditions on manual dexterity performance in young people and children with CP between the ages of 7-18 and to compare it with their peers. Evaluations to be made in the study (children with CP) and control (typically developing peers) groups: - Demographic information, Gross Motor Function Level (GMFCS), Manual Skills Classification System (MACS) and dominant extremity will be noted and the evaluation will begin by applying the Abilhand Kids questionnaire. - Firstly, the child's performance on a single cognitive task will be evaluated in a supported sitting position on a chair. The cognitive task will be the n-back task (counting down task) to be applied in accordance with the level of the child or young person. - Using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), participants will be asked to score the difficulty of the cognitive task as a number between 0 and 10. - In order to evaluate the single motor performance of manual skills, the 9-Hole Test will be applied and the times will be recorded by asking to write a given paragraph. - Dual task evaluations will be administered by giving a simultaneous cognitive task while administering the 9-Hole Test and writing a paragraph. - In order to reveal the dual-task cost (DTC), dual-task performance will be subtracted from single-task performance and the difference will be calculated in seconds. - The Body Control Measurement Scale will be applied for body evaluation purposes. As a result of this study, the changes in manual dexterity and cognitive performance in dual-task conditions in children and adolescents with CP will be revealed. Additionally, changes in this performance in dual-task situations will be compared with a control group of typically developing children.
To compare the effect of solid ankle foot orthosis and ground reaction foot orthosis on the muscle activity in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale III).
Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term, covering a group of disorders of movement and posture. It is now accepted that CP represents much more than a disorder of movements considering the frequent association with a broad range of impairments, including cognitive impairments. In general, multiple clinical characteristics that define and determine different functional profiles. Several studies on children with unilateral and bilateral CP have been shown that, despite the overall preserved intellectual functioning, there are specific neuropsychological impairments distinguishing the two forms, including deficits in different Executive Functions (EF) components. Executive Functions (EFs) represent a complex cognitive domain consisting of a set of top-down functions essential for adaptive goal-directed behaviour, allowing to formulate, plan, and organise ideas, cope with challenges and novelties, resist temptations and stay focused. EF represents general domain abilities transversal to several cognitive processes and underling different daily life activities and school learning skills. Empowering EF becomes therefore crucial in children with CP both to strengthen specific functional EF weaknesses and to achieve far transfer effects on other compromised domains, such as motor planning, academic skills,and/or visuospatial processing. To pursue this, the EF training needs to be integrated into the complex and multidisciplinary care context promoting innovative intervention methodologies based on scientific evidence. Recent researches and clinical practice, carried out in our Institute, supports the effectiveness of innovative interventions on EF using new technologies in typical and atypical development, such as Self-adapting web based softwares, Game-based tools or Educational Robotics. Literature suggests these technologies allow to promote timely intervention within a user-friendly context, while respecting the key criteria of evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation, both reducing hospitalisation times and supporting interest and motivation for participation. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the applicability of technological intervention integrated with psychomotor activities to promote EF and then secondary to measure the effect on the functional profile of children with CP, including motor planning, visuo-spatial processing and learning skills, evaluating both short-term (T2) and long-term changes (T3).
Due to the wide range of diagnoses encountered in pediatric palliative care, the Association for Children's Palliative Care (ACT) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have developed a classification of life-limiting illnesses, based on support models. This classification includes four groups. ACT 4 category is made up of children with a serious incurable non-progressive neurological disease (for example: anoxic ischemia, cerebral palsy, traumatic or infectious brain injuries). Although data relating to specific ACT groups are scarce, experience from clinical practice suggests that the needs and use of Pediatric palliative care resources are different across the four categories. The specific history of ACT-4 patients suggests that pediatric palliative care may be required early on in the history of the disease but effective intervention varies greatly from one patient to another. Tthis study aims to better understand the optimal timing for introducing a PPC team into the care pathway for these children. The study also aims to describe the care trajectory over the first year of PPC intervention.
The perpose of this study: Development and demonstration of a teletherapy protocol to improve upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy.
The purpose of this study is to understand if cognitive behavioral therapy can improve pain-related thought patterns and pain-related impairment in adults with cerebral palsy.
This study aims to test if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can be applied to boost the efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in children with HCP and examine brain mechanisms related to individual outcomes.