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NCT Number: NCT07466147

The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

7 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

ProVida

Tartu, Estonia

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Ingrid Tiirats

CONTACT

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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;
  • Proficiency in Estonian;
  • No prior participation in a similar group.

Exclusion criteria

  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

Playful physiotherapy programme

Other

Subjects will attend playful physiotherapy sessions

Primary outcomes

  1. Quality of life of the participants

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

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

  2. Positive and negative aspects of psychosocial functioning of the participants

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

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

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hanna Kalajas-Tilga, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+37258361041

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Tartu

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Playful Physiotherapy Intervention on Emotional Self-regulation in Children Aged 7-12 Years Old With Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Special Needs in a Rehabilitation Setting.

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Mar 12, 2026
Registry last updated
May 5, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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