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Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim safety skills, upper extremity function and self care participation and performance.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 9 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2023-01-09
Completion Date
2027-11-30
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Aquatic therapy
Children receive aquatic occupational therapy twice a week for 10 weeks. 30 minutes of aquatic therapy in a warm water pool to increase upper extremity function and swim skills; 15 minutes of self care training to increase independence with dressing and showering.
Locations (1)
Erika Kemp
Columbus, Ohio, United States