Telerehabilitation Compared With Clinic-Based Physiotherapy in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Effectiveness of Structured Telerehabilitation Compared With Clinic-Based Physiotherapy for Improving Gross Motor Functions in Young Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This randomized controlled trial will compare structured telerehabilitation with clinic-based physiotherapy in children aged 4-12 years with spastic cerebral palsy. Both groups will receive physiotherapy three times per week for 12 weeks. The study will evaluate changes in gross motor function using the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88), assess spasticity using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), and examine the usability of telerehabilitation using the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). The study aims to determine whether structured telerehabilitation can provide an effective alternative to clinic-based physiotherapy while potentially reducing barriers related to travel, cost, and access to pediatric rehabilitation services.
연구 개요
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The primary objective of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of structured telerehabilitation and clinic-based physiotherapy in improving gross motor functions among children aged 4-12 years with spastic cerebral palsy classified at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-III. A secondary objective is to assess the usability of structured telerehabilitation using the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). A total of 44 participants will be randomly allocated to two groups, with 22 participants in each group. Both groups will receive physiotherapy three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. Gross motor function will be assessed using the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88), while spasticity will be evaluated using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Assessments will be conducted at baseline, six weeks, and 12 weeks to monitor changes during the intervention period. The study will determine whether structured telerehabilitation can provide comparable improvements in gross motor function to clinic-based physiotherapy and evaluate its usability as an alternative approach to delivering pediatric rehabilitation services.
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연락처 및 위치
연구 연락처
- 이름: Zahoor Dr. Zahoor Ahmed, Phd
- 전화번호: +92 315 6767569
- 이메일: Zahoor_riphah@hotmail.com
연구 장소
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Kpk
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Swābi, Kpk, 파키스탄, 23430
- 모병
- Health and wellness physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre shewa adda swabi
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Children aged 4-12 years diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Children classified at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-III.
- Medically stable children able to participate in physiotherapy sessions.
- Availability of caregiver support and internet access sufficient to participate in telerehabilitation sessions.
- Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children without adequate internet access or caregiver support required for telerehabilitation.
- Children with uncontrolled seizures or severe comorbidities that interfere with safe participation in physiotherapy.
- Children classified at GMFCS levels IV-V.
- Children who have undergone orthopedic surgery or received botulinum toxin injections within the preceding 6 months.
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디자인 세부사항
- 주 목적: 치료
- 할당: 무작위
- 중재 모델: 병렬 할당
- 마스킹: 없음(오픈 라벨)
무기와 개입
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실험적: Structured Telerehabilitation
Participants will receive a structured physiotherapy program remotely through video communication, three times per week for 12 weeks, with approximately 45 minutes per session. |
A structured physiotherapy program delivered remotely through video communication under physiotherapist guidance, with caregiver assistance. The program will be conducted three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. Exercises will include stretching, range-of-motion exercises, strengthening, balance training, functional mobility, postural control, and coordination activities tailored to the child's functional abilities. |
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활성 비교기: Clinic-Based Physiotherapy
Participants will receive a structured physiotherapy program in a clinical setting under direct physiotherapist supervision, three times per week for 12 weeks, with approximately 45 minutes per session. |
A structured physiotherapy program delivered in a clinical setting under direct physiotherapist supervision. The program will be conducted three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. Exercises will include stretching, range-of-motion exercises, strengthening, balance training, functional mobility, postural control, and coordination activities tailored to the child's functional abilities. |
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주요 결과 측정
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Change in Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) Score
기간: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention.
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Gross motor function will be assessed using the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88), a standardized tool used to evaluate motor abilities in children with cerebral palsy across five dimensions: lying and rolling, sitting, crawling and kneeling, standing, and walking, running, and jumping. Changes in GMFM-88 scores from baseline to the end of the 12-week intervention will be compared between the structured telerehabilitation and clinic-based physiotherapy groups. |
Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention.
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2차 결과 측정
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Change in Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) Scores
기간: Baseline and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention.
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Spasticity will be assessed using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), which measures resistance to passive movement during clinical examination. Changes in MAS scores from baseline to the end of the intervention will be compared between the two study groups. |
Baseline and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention.
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Usability of the Structured Telerehabilitation Program
기간: At the end of the 12-week intervention.
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The usability of the structured telerehabilitation program will be assessed using the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) at the end of the intervention. The questionnaire will evaluate caregivers' perceptions of the usability and acceptability of the telerehabilitation approach. |
At the end of the 12-week intervention.
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공동 작업자 및 조사자
수사관
- 수석 연구원: Zobia Naeem, MS, Riphah International University
간행물 및 유용한 링크
일반 간행물
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