Speech Therapy Settings in Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor
Selcuk University
Study ID
NCT07784790
Status
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Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Months - 36 Months
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Hospital-based Speech and Language Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will attend individual speech and language therapy sessions conducted by a professional speech-language therapist in a hospital setting.
  • Home-based Speech and Language Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    Parents will administer a structured speech and language intervention at home following a therapy program provided and supervised remotely by a professional speech-language therapist.

Study Details

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting motor functions, cognition, and communication skills in children. Speech and language delays are prevalent among children with CP, significantly impacting their social interactions and daily life activities. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of hospital-based professional speech and language therapy with home-based parent-guided interventions for language development in children aged 18-36 months with CP. Participants will be assessed at baseline and after 6 months using standardized tools measuring motor functions, manual abilities, communication skills, and functional independence. The study will provide valuable insights into optimizing therapeutic approaches for language and communication development in children with CP.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 25, 2026
Start date
Sep 15, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Jan 1, 2028
Completion
Jan 1, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
52 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Hospital-based Therapy
    Participants will receive professional speech and language therapy in a hospital setting, provided by trained speech-language therapists.
  • Active Comparator: Home-based Therapy
    Participants will receive speech and language therapy at home, guided by parents who are instructed and supervised remotely by a speech-language therapist.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Functional Outcome in Communication Under Six (FOCUS-34) Total Score [ Time Frame: Baseline (Month 0) and Month 6 after start of therapy ]

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