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"Immediate Effect of DAFO on Gross Motor Function and Balance in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Recruitingn/aAges 4 Years - 15 YearsAllAbant Izzet Baysal University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

" Study will investigate the immediate effect of DAFO usage on balance and gross motor functions in individuals with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The study is planned to be conducted with children aged 4-15 who have GMFCS levels 1 and 2 and who are willing to participate along with their families at the Turkey Spastic Children Foundation Metin Sabancı Special Education and Rehabilitation Center. During the dates of the study, children who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated. Demographic information such as age, height, and weight will be obtained for the participating children. To classify the gross motor levels of the children, the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), the Manual Abilities Classification System (MACS) for hand skills, the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) for communication skills, and the Eating and Drinking Ability Classifi

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with Spastic Diplegic type of cerebral palsy * Age between 4 and 15 years * Using bilateral Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis (DAFO) * Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) level between 1 and 2 * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level between 1 and 2 * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having experienced lower extremity fractures or muscle-tendon and bone surgery in the past 6 months, or having undergone spinal or orthopedic surgery affecting the lower extremities * Exposure to any pharmacological agent or intervention inhibiting spasticity in the past 6 months.
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What it tests

  • "Assessment of Balance and Lower Extremity Gross Motor Function with and without DAFO"
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Where

1 site
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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