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

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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, 50.740-545

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