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Effects of Mollii Suit in Children With Non-Ambule Cerebral Palsy

Recruiting
4 - 12 years of age
Both
Phase N/A

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Overview

The aim of our study is to examine the effectiveness of the Mollii Suit application on gross motor function, spasticity, postural control, upper extremity skills, selective motor control, daily living activities, quality of life, pain, sleep, constipation and drooling problems in non-ambulatory individuals with cerebral palsy (CP).

Description

Our study includes children diagnosed with spastic type cerebral palsy at GMFCS level 4 or 5 who applied to the Developmental Physiotherapy and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

After the patients are separated according to the specified exclusion and inclusion criteria, they will be divided into two groups by simple randomization method.

Evaluations will be made before and after treatment. In addition to normal neurodevelopmental therapy (NGT) and Mollii Suit method will be applied 2 days a week. The total duration of treatment will take 8 weeks. Groups; The first group will consist of children with CP who will receive neurodevelopmental treatment.

The second group will consist of children who will receive the Molli Suit method in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • GMFCS 4 or 5 with spastic cerebral palsy children
  • Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Botulinum toxinA injection in the last 3 months
  • Surgical intervention involving the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
  • Having an invasive medical pump (baclofen, insulin, etc.)

Study details

Mollii Suit, Cerebral Palsy

NCT06259864

Kırıkkale University

21 February 2024

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