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NCT07622875
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Transcutaneous Diaphragmatic Electrical Stimulation and Pulmonary Function in Non-Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital

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Summary

Does transcutaneous diaphragmatic electrical stimulation (TDES), added to a 6-week structured multimodal rehabilitation program, improve diaphragm function, head-neck control, and sitting balance in children with cerebral palsy at GMFCS Level IV-V?

Official title: Effects of Transcutaneous Diaphragmatic Electrical Stimulation Added to a Multimodal Rehabilitation Program on Pulmonary Functions in Non-Ambulatory Children With Cerebral Palsy

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

5 Years - 18 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

30

Start Date

2026-04-15

Completion Date

2026-12-01

Last Updated

2026-06-03

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Multimodal Rehabilitation

Conventional exercises and electrical stimulation to the lower extremity muscles 5 days per week for 6 weeks, in addition to twice-weekly sessions of robotic rehabilitation, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation program.

DEVICE

Transcutaneous diaphragmatic electrical stimulation (TDES)

TDES twice a week for 6 weeks

Locations (1)

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)