Investigation of the Effects of Balance Discs With Different Surfaces Used in Balance Education in Children With Cerebral Palsy on Proprioceptive Sense and Balance.

Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial

Official title:

Investigation of the Effects of Balance Discs With Different Surfaces Used in Balance Education in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05676983
• Other study ID #: PTIlkan
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: December 5, 2022
• Est. completion date: January 15, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: January 2023
• Source: Mustafa Kemal University
• Contact: Ilkan Çiçek
• Phone: +90 55481456
• Email: ilkancicek97[@]gmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Description:

Many methods are used for balance training. One of them is balance discs. Balance discs consist of smooth and rough surfaces. 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, but there is a need for evidence about whether rough or smooth surfaces and training have superiority over each other. Knowing the difference between the two surfaces will help the staff about which surface to use in the treatment and will be beneficial for the children. The aim of this study is to determine whether there is a difference between a rough and smooth surface in terms of improving proprioceptive sense and balance.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 16
• Est. completion date: January 15, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: January 9, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: N/A to 12 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with cerebral palsy
• Diagnosed with motor developmental delay
• 0-12 years old
• Levels 1 and 2 according to GMFCS
• Having bilateral and unilaterally affected spastic type CP
• Cooperate with assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

• 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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cerebral Palsy

Intervention

Other:
• Spiky balance disc
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.
• Pediatric neurodevelopmental therapy
Bobath therapy
• smooth balance disc
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.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi	Antakya	Hatay

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Mustafa Kemal University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Other	height	Children's height will be measured in cm with a tape measure.	baseline
Other	weight	Their weight will be measured with precision scales and indicated in kg.	baseline
Other	body mass index	Body mass index will be stated as kilo/meter*2.	baseline
Primary	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
Primary	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
Primary	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
Primary	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