An interventional study of Experimental Group (stimuli and handling; physical therapy [PediaSuit]) and control group (conventional physical therapy) in Congenital Zika Syndrome, sponsored by Gabriela Lopes Gama. Completed at 1 site in Brazil. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-03-28.
Sponsored by Gabriela Lopes Gama · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The study aims to evaluate the effects of a specialized physiotherapy protocol aimed at the motor function of children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome. First, participants' anthropometric parameters (weight and length) and motor functions were assessed. After that participant were splited in two groups: Experimental group that uunderwent a one-hour daily protocol (5 times a week) of stimuli and handling based on the neuroevolutionary concept, and motor physical therapy with therapeutic garments (PediaSuit). On the other hand, the control group (CG) kept the therapeutic routine (conventional physical therapy).
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Other: Experimental Group (stimuli and handling; physical therapy [PediaSuit])
Other: control group (conventional physical therapy)
Participants underwent a one-hour daily protocol (5 times a week) of stimuli and handling based on the neuroevolutionary concept, and motor physical therapy with therapeutic garments (PediaSuit). During therapy based in PediaSuit protocol therapy suits were used to stimulate proprioception, muscle contraction, and postural stability.Traction bands were placed on the trunk to stimulate muscle control by stabilizing this area and the antigravity muscles.The ability exercise unit was also used to stimulate postural stability and muscle resistance, according to the functional ability of each child. Neuroevolutionary concept is a problem-solving approach focused on the treatment of functional impairments, postural alignment and movement. Therefore, Neuroevolutionary concept is an individualised approach aimed at improving functionality and, consequently, the quality of life of individuals with neurological deficits.
Participants kept the therapeutic routine (conventional physical therapy).
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88)
This scale is widely used in children with neurological impairments, comprising 88 tasks divided into five dimensions: A (lying and rolling); B (sitting); C (crawling and kneeling); D (standing); and E (walking, running, and jumping). Each task received a score ranging from 0 (inability to start the task) to 3 (completes the task). Thus, the total GMFM-88 score ranged from 0 to 264 points; higher scores indicated better motor function.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks
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