The effect of novel Head and Trunk Control Rehabilitation (HATCoRe) device in children with cerebral palsy: Single-Subject multiple baseline protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Head and trunk control is essential for enhancing engagement and participation by improving visual integration, respiration, oromotor skill, arm control, and self-care. Our study protocol aims to investigate the effect of novel Head And Trunk Control Rehabilitation (HATCoRe) device on promoting head and trunk control in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP).

Method

This single subject multiple baseline design trial will include six children with CP aged two to 10 years, exhibiting delayed head and trunk control, having Gross Motor Function Classification System level IV and V will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to 4-, 6-, or 8-weeks baseline phases followed by 16-week intervention phase with HATCoRe device, for 30-45 min thrice weekly; and follow-u

SUBMITTER: Shakya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647776 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature