Developmental DisabilitiesNCT02090946
The Experiences of Parents Learning Physiotherapy Techniques for Their Child
An observational study of Developmental Disabilities, run by Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
The experiences of learning from paediatric physiotherapists were explored through unstructured interviews applying Colazzi's method to interpret the data. In this hermeneutic phenomenological study, six parents responsible for a physiotherapy home programme for their child were selected through convenience sampling. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Developmental Disabilities
- How many people
- 6 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- Oct 2012to Sep 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: convenience sample from the Arun, Adur and Worthing region, UK.
Who may be able to join
- parent/main carer of a child with a long term physical condition receiving physiotherapy in the United Kingdom for at least six months.
Who cannot join
- parents experiencing physiotherapy outside UK practice.
- parents to whom English is not their first language.
- parents under 16 years of age
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2DH
About this study
The experiences of learning from paediatric physiotherapists were explored through unstructured interviews applying Colazzi's method to interpret the data. In this hermeneutic phenomenological study, six parents responsible for a physiotherapy home programme for their child were selected through convenience sampling. The purpose of this study was to obtain rich and valid information that could be analysed. The phenomenon of their learning experiences was formed and explored, its implications discussed and inferences made in light of current physiotherapy service delivery.
- Conditions
- Developmental Disabilities
- Keywords
- children with physical disabilities, home activity programs, home programmes, learning, therapeutic relationship, phenomenology, physiotherapy, clinicians who teach, parent perspective, parent-professional relationships, Parents/carers, long term physiotherapy needs
- Medical subject headings
- Developmental Disabilities
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| parental experiences | interviews |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
the learning experiences of parents
using Colazzi's analysis interviews are coded and relevant data formed into themes that form the phenomenon.
Measured: after six months of physiotherapy
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Mar 2014 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2012
- Primary completionJan 2013
- Study completionSep 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Developmental DisabilitiesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 6 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Brighton & Sussex Medical School
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Deborah Wilson, Principal investigator, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02090946
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1507/WSHT/2012 and 11/163/WIL
- Status last verified
- Mar 2014
- First submitted
- 13 Dec 2013
- Last updated
- 19 Mar 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Wilson, D. The learning Experiences of Parents whose Children require Physiotherapy Intervention. The Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Journal 4 (2): 68, Nov, 2013
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Mar 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Experiences of Parents Learning Physiotherapy Techniques for Their Child
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02090946
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1507/WSHT/2012 and 11/163/WIL
- Conditions
- Developmental Disabilities
- Keywords
- children with physical disabilities, home activity programs, home programmes, learning, therapeutic relationship, phenomenology, physiotherapy, clinicians who teach
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 6 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Western Sussex Hospitals NHS TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Brighton & Sussex Medical School
- Study start
- Oct 2012
- Primary completion
- Jan 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Mar 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The experiences of learning from paediatric physiotherapists were explored through unstructured interviews applying Colazzi's method to interpret the data. In this hermeneutic phenomenological study, six parents responsible for a physiotherapy home programme for their child were selected through convenience sampling. The purpose of this study was to obtain rich and valid information that could be analysed. The phenomenon of their learning experiences was formed and explored, its implications discussed and inferences made in light of current physiotherapy service delivery.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| parental experiences | – | –interviews |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- convenience sample from the Arun, Adur and Worthing region, UK.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- parent/main carer of a child with a long term physical condition receiving physiotherapy in the United Kingdom for at least six months.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- parents experiencing physiotherapy outside UK practice.
- parents to whom English is not their first language.
- parents under 16 years of age
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
the learning experiences of parents
Time frame: after six months of physiotherapy
using Colazzi's analysis interviews are coded and relevant data formed into themes that form the phenomenon.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Mar 2014.
- Results publicationWilson, D. The learning Experiences of Parents whose Children require Physiotherapy Intervention. The Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Journal 4 (2): 68, Nov, 2013
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Deborah Wilson principal investigator
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Developmental Disabilities, run by Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Mar 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
the learning experiences of parents (time frame: after six months of physiotherapy). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02090946, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Mar 2014.