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UNKNOWN

The Efficacy of Massage and Reflexology Applications in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Lead Sponsor:

Halic University

Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy

Chronic Constipation

Eligibility:

All Genders

4-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study aims to compare the effectiveness of classical massage, connective tissue massage, and reflexology in children with cerebral palsy.

Detailed Description

The universe of the study will consist of children aged 4-18 years with a diagnosis of CP and chronic constipation who were admitted to the Duha Special Education and Rehabilitation Center. As a resul...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
  • According to Gross Motor Function Test III, IV. and level V.
  • Constipation in the last 6 months
  • Age range is 4-18 years old
  • Absence of any cardiopulmonary disease that will prevent exercise
  • Patients who were informed about the study and whose families gave written consent to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion

  • Having undergone surgery involving intestinal health
  • Having a chronic infectious bowel disease
  • Having a congenital intestinal anomaly
  • To have received Botox treatment in the last 6 months
  • Absence of constipation in the last 6 months
  • Levels I and II according to Gross Motor Function Test
  • Having uncontrolled epileptic seizures
  • Not signing the voluntary information and consent form
  • Not continuing to work regularly

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 5 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05202028

Start Date

November 5 2021

End Date

August 30 2022

Last Update

February 10 2022

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Halic University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)