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Transcutaneous Diaphragmatic Electrical Stimulation and Pulmonary Function in Non-Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital
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
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.
Transcutaneous diaphragmatic electrical stimulation (TDES)
TDES twice a week for 6 weeks
Locations (1)
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)