The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-12
SponsorUniversity of Tartu

About this trial

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the changes in emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial functioning of children aged 7-12 following a playful physiotherapy intervention. The study focused on the potential effects of a play- and body-based intervention on children's daily functioning, based on parent-reported assessments

The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]:

Participants will be evaluated based on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and KIDSCREEN-27 before and after the playful physiotherapy intervention programme.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Age 5-12 years;

Clinical diagnosis: ADHD, ASD, behavioral regulation difficulties, and/or social adaptation difficulties in group settings;

Participation in physiotherapy at ProVida Clinic or assessment by the clinic's rehabilitation team regarding suitability for participation;

Ability to participate in movement- and play-based activities in a group format;

Disqualifiers

Acute or chronic medical condition that prevents active participation;

Severe cognitive or sensory impairment that prevents understanding of activities or safe participation;

Situations in which the child's participation may disrupt group functioning or compromise safety.

Trial design

Design model

Single group

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Playful physiotherapy programme

    Other intervention

    Subjects will attend playful physiotherapy sessions

Treatment groups

25 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Intervention groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control groupNo intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Quality of life of the participants

Quality of life of the participants is evaluated by their parents using KIDSCREEN-27

Time frame
Baseline and to the end of the intervention at 6 weeks
2

Positive and negative aspects of psychosocial functioning of the participants

Positive and negative aspects of participants' psychosocial functioning is evaluated bu their parents using SDQ scale.

Time frame
Baseline and to the end of the intervention at 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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