Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxia, Brain

In brief

The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim safety skills, upper extremity function and self care participation and performance.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05753345

Run by

Ohio State University

People needed

36

Starts

2023-01-09

Expected to finish

2026-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-30

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 9. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 3-9 years for the children, 18+ for the parents/guardians.
• child with neuro-motor diagnosis (CP, hypoxia, etc.)
• child impairments in upper extremity function
• child deficits in performance of self care activities

You may not qualify if…

• compromised airway
• uncontrolled seizures

Where it is running

• Erika Kemp — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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