Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Aquatic Physiotherapy in Children With Microcephaly by Zika Virus Congenital Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Conditions:
Zika Virus Infection
Microcephaly
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-24 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Microcephaly associated with Congenital Syndrome of the Zika virus (SCVZ) was highlighted due to atypical structural and behavioral changes of the central nervous system. Such changes contribute to th...
Detailed Description
A randomized, controlled, blind crossover study will be conducted at the Laboratory of Pediatric Studies (LEPED) located in the Physiotherapy Department of the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE),...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Infants aged 3 to 24 months, diagnosed with microcephaly according to the recommendations of the Surveillance Protocol and response to the occurrence of microcephaly and / or CNS disorders, which considers head circumference less than or equal to 31.5 cm for term boys and 31.9 cm for full term girls. In cases of prematurity, the perimeter will be considered less than 2 or more standard deviations according to the Intergrowth table for gestational age and sex. Mothers should report presence of skin rash or confirmation of Zika virus infection during pregnancy.
- Only children who are accompanied by a neurologist and assisted by physical therapy at least once a week will be included.
Exclusion
- Children who are not taking anticonvulsant and / or antireflux medication when in the presence of seizures and gastroesophageal reflux, respectively;
- Infants who have less than 3 months of botulinum toxin application;
- Infants with osteomioarticular disorders, such as arthrogryposis, or other situations that impede the performance of evaluations and intervention;
- Children who are already active in the aquatic environment (hot tub or hydrotherapy).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03330600
Start Date
June 1 2017
End Date
October 30 2018
Last Update
May 7 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, 50.740-545