Pediatric CancerNCT07596745
Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy in Pediatric Cancer
A study testing Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Program and Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group in people with Pediatric Cancer and Rehabilitation, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Childhood cancer requires prolonged and intensive treatment, resulting in significant biopsychosocial challenges for affected children and their families. During and following treatment, children frequently experience impairments in fine and gross motor skills, reduced physical capacity, emotional difficulties, and… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 14 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Pediatric Cancer, Rehabilitation
- What is being tested?
- Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Program and Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 16 May 2026to 30 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 6 to 14 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children aged 6-14 years diagnosed with a hematological malignancy or solid tumor by a pediatric oncology specialist.
- Currently undergoing treatment or within 6 months after completion of treatment (for hematological malignancies: during maintenance therapy or ≤6 months post-treatment; for solid tumors: during treatment or ≤6 months post-treatment).
- Medically stable and cleared by the treating clinical team to participate in moderate physical activity/dance therapy.
- Able to stand independently and perform movements without assistive devices.
- Access to a digital device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) equipped with a camera, audio capability, and a stable internet connection.
- Parent/guardian able to read and write in Turkish.
- Written informed consent from the parent/guardian and assent from the child (as appropriate for age).
Who cannot join
- Pre-existing genetic, neurological, developmental, or motor disorders diagnosed prior to cancer diagnosis that may affect motor performance.
- Medical contraindications to exercise (e.g., unresolved fractures, severe avascular necrosis, recent bone marrow transplantation, or other conditions restricting physical activity as determined by the treating physician).
- Inability to maintain stable internet connectivity required for telerehabilitation sessions.
- Previous structured dance therapy participation within the last 6 months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Akdeniz University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Antalya, 07100
Ozgun Kaya Kara, Assoc. Prof, +90 242 310 66 13, ozgunkara@akdeniz.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy on Motor Proficiency, Quality of Life, Participation, and Motivation in Pediatric Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Childhood cancer requires prolonged and intensive treatment, resulting in significant biopsychosocial challenges for affected children and their families. During and following treatment, children frequently experience impairments in fine and gross motor skills, reduced physical capacity, emotional difficulties, and decreased participation in daily activities. Within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), these impairments in body structure and function may negatively influence activity, participation, and overall quality of life.
Dance therapy is a holistic rehabilitation approach that integrates rhythm, structured movement, and emotional expression to enhance motor performance, body awareness, and psychosocial well-being. Emerging evidence suggests that dance-based interventions may contribute to improved pain management, psychological resilience, and emotional health in pediatric oncology populations. However, access to structured physical activity programs remains limited due to treatment-related fatigue, infection risk, travel burden, time constraints, and financial costs.
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Telerehabilitation may overcome these barriers by delivering therapy remotely, thereby improving accessibility, reducing logistical constraints, and ensuring continuity of care.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of an 8-week telerehabilitation-based dance therapy program (twice weekly, 35-40 minutes per session) on fine and gross motor skills, health-related quality of life, participation in home, school, and community settings, and motivation in children undergoing or recently completing cancer treatment.
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Children diagnosed with cancer frequently experience persistent biopsychosocial difficulties during and after treatment. Common symptoms include fatigue, pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, emotional distress, reduced motivation, and social isolation, all of which negatively affect health-related quality of life. In addition, both the disease process and treatment-related side effects may lead to impairments in fine and gross motor skills, thereby limiting activity performance and participation in daily life.
Rehabilitation and structured physical activity programs have been shown to be safe and beneficial for pediatric oncology populations, with positive effects on fatigue, physical functioning, and overall well-being. Dance therapy is a movement-based intervention that combines structured physical activity with rhythmic stimulation and emotional expression. It aims to enhance motor proficiency, body awareness, emotional regulation, and social participation. Although preliminary evidence suggests that dance- or music-based interventions may reduce anxiety and pain while improving mood in children with cancer, randomized controlled trials evaluating dance therapy as a structured exercise modality in pediatric oncology are lacking.
Access to in-person rehabilitation services may be restricted due to transportation challenges, financial burden, infection risk, and treatment-related fatigue. Telerehabilitation provides a feasible alternative by delivering remote, technology-supported therapy that improves accessibility, reduces logistical barriers, and promotes continuity of care. Emerging evidence indicates that telerehabilitation is both feasible and acceptable for children undergoing or completing cancer treatment.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week telerehabilitation-based dance therapy program delivered twice weekly for 35-40 minutes per session. The primary focus is to assess changes in fine and gross motor proficiency. Secondary outcomes include participation in home, school, and community activities, health-related quality of life, and motivation. The study population consists of children aged 6-14 years with a history of childhood cancer who are undergoing or have recently completed treatment.
The intervention will be delivered via WhatsApp video calls as a medium-technology telerehabilitation model. Participant and caregiver feedback regarding feasibility and acceptability will also be collected to inform the future development of more advanced, personalized telerehabilitation systems.
Telerehabilitation-based dance therapy is expected to provide an accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable rehabilitation approach that supports functional recovery and enhances participation in daily life among children with cancer.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer, Rehabilitation
- Being tested
- Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Program, Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group
- Keywords
- Pediatric Cancer, Dance Therapy, Telerehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Motor Proficiency, Quality of Life, Participation, Motivation
- Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy ProgramOther
The intervention will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 35-40 minutes. The program will include structured rhythmic movements, coordination exercises, balance activities, and creative movement components designed to improve fine and gross motor proficiency, body awareness, and participation.
Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation GroupOther
The program will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks.
The standard physiotherapy program will consist of:
Strengthening exercises
Flexibility exercises
Balance training
Gait training
Coordination exercises
Each session will last approximately 35-40 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Group | Experimental | Participants allocated to the experimental group will receive dance therapy delivered via WhatsApp Messenger video calls. Receives: Other: Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Program |
| Active Comparator: Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group will receive a conventional physiotherapy and rehabilitation program delivered face-to-face. Receives: Other: Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group |
| No Intervention Comparator: Usual Care Control Group | No intervention | Participants in the control group will continue their usual daily activities and will not receive any structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation intervention during the 8-week study period. After completion of the study assessments, participants in this group will be offered the standard physiotherapy program. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Cancer Module
The PedsQL Cancer Module is a validated instrument designed to assess health-related quality of life in children with cancer. Both child self-report and parent proxy-report forms will be used, as appropriate for age. The scale consists of 26 items across eight domains: pain, nausea, procedural anxiety, treatment anxiety, worry, cognitive problems, perceived physical appearance, and communication. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale and transformed to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
Measured: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition - Short Form (BOT-2 SF)
The BOT-2 SF is a norm-referenced assessment of fine and gross motor proficiency for children aged 4-21 years. The short form consists of 14 items derived from the full version and evaluates fine manual control, manual coordination, body coordination, strength, and agility. Raw scores will be converted to standard scores and percentiles according to age norms. Higher scores indicate better motor performance.
Measured: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
Secondary outcomes (2)
Pediatric Motivation Scale (PMOT)
The Pediatric Motivation Scale evaluates motivation to participate in rehabilitation programs in children aged 8-18 years. The scale consists of 21 items across six domains: effort/importance, interest/enjoyment, competence, relatedness, autonomy, and value/usefulness. The first 19 items are rated on a 6-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater motivation. Items 20 and 21 are open-ended and will be descriptively analyzed.
Measured: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY)
The PEM-CY is a parent-report questionnaire assessing participation and environmental factors in home, school, and community settings. It includes 25 activity types (10 home, 5 school, 10 community). For each activity, parents report participation frequency, level of involvement (5-point scale), and whether change is desired. Higher participation frequency and involvement scores indicate greater participation.
Measured: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 May 2026
- Study start16 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion16 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (9)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pediatric CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Akdeniz UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07596745
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TBAEK-531
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 13 May 2026
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Tortora S. Children Are Born to Dance! Pediatric Medical Dance/Movement Therapy: The View from Integrative Pediatric Oncology. Children (Basel). 2019 Jan 21;6(1):14. doi: 10.3390/children6010014.
PubMed 30669668Melesse TG, Chau JPC, Nan MA. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on health outcomes of children with cancer: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2022 Nov;31(6):e13695. doi: 10.1111/ecc.13695. Epub 2022 Aug 25.
PubMed 36004749Madden JR, Mowry P, Gao D, Cullen PM, Foreman NK. Creative arts therapy improves quality of life for pediatric brain tumor patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2010 May-Jun;27(3):133-45. doi: 10.1177/1043454209355452.
PubMed 20386062Lambert G, Alos N, Bernier P, Laverdiere C, Drummond K, Dahan-Oliel N, Lemay M, Veilleux LN, Kairy D. Patient and Parent Experiences with Group Telerehabilitation for Child Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Mar 31;18(7):3610. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18073610.
PubMed 33807179Ozdemir Koyu H, Kilicarslan Toruner E. The effect of technology-based interventions on child and parent outcomes in pediatric oncology: A systemic review of experimental evidence. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Mar 30;10(5):100219. doi: 10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100219. eCollection 2023 May.
PubMed 37168318Abu-Odah H, Wang M, Su JJ, Collard-Stokes G, Sheffield D, Molassiotis A. Effectiveness of dance movement therapy and dance movement interventions on cancer patients' health-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer. 2024 Mar 19;32(4):235. doi: 10.1007/s00520-024-08431-4.
PubMed 38502260Henry J, Leprince T, Garcia Robles S, Famery A, Boyle H, Gilis L, Witz C, Barland JC, Blay JY, Marec-Berard P. Qualitative, Exploratory, and Multidimensional Study of Telepresence Robots for Overcoming Social Isolation of Children and Adolescents Hospitalized in Onco-Hematology. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Feb;9(1):90-95. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2019.0059. Epub 2019 Oct 30.
PubMed 31663803Grimshaw SL, Taylor NF, Mechinaud F, Conyers R, Shields N. Physical activity for children undergoing acute cancer treatment: A qualitative study of parental perspectives. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2020 Jun;67(6):e28264. doi: 10.1002/pbc.28264. Epub 2020 Apr 11.
PubMed 32277806Camden C, Silva M. Pediatric Teleheath: Opportunities Created by the COVID-19 and Suggestions to Sustain Its Use to Support Families of Children with Disabilities. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2021;41(1):1-17. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2020.1825032. Epub 2020 Oct 6.
PubMed 33023352
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy on Motor Proficiency, Quality of Life, Participation, and Motivation in Pediatric Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07596745
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TBAEK-531
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer, Rehabilitation
- Keywords
- Pediatric Cancer, Dance Therapy, Telerehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Motor Proficiency, Quality of Life, Participation, Motivation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Study start
- 16 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 16 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 May 2026 (actual)
- 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.
Childhood cancer requires prolonged and intensive treatment, resulting in significant biopsychosocial challenges for affected children and their families. During and following treatment, children frequently experience impairments in fine and gross motor skills, reduced physical capacity, emotional difficulties, and decreased participation in daily activities. Within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), these impairments in body structure and function may negatively influence activity, participation, and overall quality of life.
Dance therapy is a holistic rehabilitation approach that integrates rhythm, structured movement, and emotional expression to enhance motor performance, body awareness, and psychosocial well-being. Emerging evidence suggests that dance-based interventions may contribute to improved pain management, psychological resilience, and emotional health in pediatric oncology populations. However, access to structured physical activity programs remains limited due to treatment-related fatigue, infection risk, travel burden, time constraints, and financial costs.
Telerehabilitation may overcome these barriers by delivering therapy remotely, thereby improving accessibility, reducing logistical constraints, and ensuring continuity of care.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of an 8-week telerehabilitation-based dance therapy program (twice weekly, 35-40 minutes per session) on fine and gross motor skills, health-related quality of life, participation in home, school, and community settings, and motivation in children undergoing or recently completing cancer treatment.
Detailed description
Children diagnosed with cancer frequently experience persistent biopsychosocial difficulties during and after treatment. Common symptoms include fatigue, pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, emotional distress, reduced motivation, and social isolation, all of which negatively affect health-related quality of life. In addition, both the disease process and treatment-related side effects may lead to impairments in fine and gross motor skills, thereby limiting activity performance and participation in daily life.
Rehabilitation and structured physical activity programs have been shown to be safe and beneficial for pediatric oncology populations, with positive effects on fatigue, physical functioning, and overall well-being. Dance therapy is a movement-based intervention that combines structured physical activity with rhythmic stimulation and emotional expression. It aims to enhance motor proficiency, body awareness, emotional regulation, and social participation. Although preliminary evidence suggests that dance- or music-based interventions may reduce anxiety and pain while improving mood in children with cancer, randomized controlled trials evaluating dance therapy as a structured exercise modality in pediatric oncology are lacking.
Access to in-person rehabilitation services may be restricted due to transportation challenges, financial burden, infection risk, and treatment-related fatigue. Telerehabilitation provides a feasible alternative by delivering remote, technology-supported therapy that improves accessibility, reduces logistical barriers, and promotes continuity of care. Emerging evidence indicates that telerehabilitation is both feasible and acceptable for children undergoing or completing cancer treatment.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week telerehabilitation-based dance therapy program delivered twice weekly for 35-40 minutes per session. The primary focus is to assess changes in fine and gross motor proficiency. Secondary outcomes include participation in home, school, and community activities, health-related quality of life, and motivation. The study population consists of children aged 6-14 years with a history of childhood cancer who are undergoing or have recently completed treatment.
The intervention will be delivered via WhatsApp video calls as a medium-technology telerehabilitation model. Participant and caregiver feedback regarding feasibility and acceptability will also be collected to inform the future development of more advanced, personalized telerehabilitation systems.
Telerehabilitation-based dance therapy is expected to provide an accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable rehabilitation approach that supports functional recovery and enhances participation in daily life among children with cancer.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Group | Experimental | Other: Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy ProgramParticipants allocated to the experimental group will receive dance therapy delivered via WhatsApp Messenger video calls. |
| Active Comparator: Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group | Active comparator | Other: Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation GroupParticipants in this group will receive a conventional physiotherapy and rehabilitation program delivered face-to-face. |
| No Intervention Comparator: Usual Care Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in the control group will continue their usual daily activities and will not receive any structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation intervention during the 8-week study period. After completion of the study assessments, participants in this group will be offered the standard physiotherapy program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 14 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Children aged 6-14 years diagnosed with a hematological malignancy or solid tumor by a pediatric oncology specialist.
- Currently undergoing treatment or within 6 months after completion of treatment (for hematological malignancies: during maintenance therapy or ≤6 months post-treatment; for solid tumors: during treatment or ≤6 months post-treatment).
- Medically stable and cleared by the treating clinical team to participate in moderate physical activity/dance therapy.
- Able to stand independently and perform movements without assistive devices.
- Access to a digital device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) equipped with a camera, audio capability, and a stable internet connection.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Pre-existing genetic, neurological, developmental, or motor disorders diagnosed prior to cancer diagnosis that may affect motor performance.
- Medical contraindications to exercise (e.g., unresolved fractures, severe avascular necrosis, recent bone marrow transplantation, or other conditions restricting physical activity as determined by the treating physician).
- Inability to maintain stable internet connectivity required for telerehabilitation sessions.
- Previous structured dance therapy participation within the last 6 months.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy ProgramThe intervention will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 35-40 minutes. The program will include structured rhythmic movements, coordination exercises, balance activities, and creative movement components designed to improve fine and gross motor proficiency, body awareness, and participation. | Other | Experimental: Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Group |
| Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation GroupThe program will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks. The standard physiotherapy program will consist of: Strengthening exercises Flexibility exercises Balance training Gait training Coordination exercises Each session will last approximately 35-40 minutes. | Other | Active Comparator: Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group |
Primary outcome
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Cancer Module
Time frame: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
The PedsQL Cancer Module is a validated instrument designed to assess health-related quality of life in children with cancer. Both child self-report and parent proxy-report forms will be used, as appropriate for age. The scale consists of 26 items across eight domains: pain, nausea, procedural anxiety, treatment anxiety, worry, cognitive problems, perceived physical appearance, and communication. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale and transformed to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition - Short Form (BOT-2 SF)
Time frame: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
The BOT-2 SF is a norm-referenced assessment of fine and gross motor proficiency for children aged 4-21 years. The short form consists of 14 items derived from the full version and evaluates fine manual control, manual coordination, body coordination, strength, and agility. Raw scores will be converted to standard scores and percentiles according to age norms. Higher scores indicate better motor performance.
2 secondary outcomes
Pediatric Motivation Scale (PMOT)
Time frame: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY)
Time frame: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 May 2026.
- Background: PubMed 30669668Tortora S. Children Are Born to Dance! Pediatric Medical Dance/Movement Therapy: The View from Integrative Pediatric Oncology. Children (Basel). 2019 Jan 21;6(1):14. doi: 10.3390/children6010014.
- Background: PubMed 36004749Melesse TG, Chau JPC, Nan MA. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on health outcomes of children with cancer: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2022 Nov;31(6):e13695. doi: 10.1111/ecc.13695. Epub 2022 Aug 25.
- Background: PubMed 20386062Madden JR, Mowry P, Gao D, Cullen PM, Foreman NK. Creative arts therapy improves quality of life for pediatric brain tumor patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2010 May-Jun;27(3):133-45. doi: 10.1177/1043454209355452.
- Background: PubMed 33807179Lambert G, Alos N, Bernier P, Laverdiere C, Drummond K, Dahan-Oliel N, Lemay M, Veilleux LN, Kairy D. Patient and Parent Experiences with Group Telerehabilitation for Child Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Mar 31;18(7):3610. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18073610.
- Background: PubMed 37168318Ozdemir Koyu H, Kilicarslan Toruner E. The effect of technology-based interventions on child and parent outcomes in pediatric oncology: A systemic review of experimental evidence. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Mar 30;10(5):100219. doi: 10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100219. eCollection 2023 May.
- Background: PubMed 38502260Abu-Odah H, Wang M, Su JJ, Collard-Stokes G, Sheffield D, Molassiotis A. Effectiveness of dance movement therapy and dance movement interventions on cancer patients' health-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer. 2024 Mar 19;32(4):235. doi: 10.1007/s00520-024-08431-4.
- Background: PubMed 31663803Henry J, Leprince T, Garcia Robles S, Famery A, Boyle H, Gilis L, Witz C, Barland JC, Blay JY, Marec-Berard P. Qualitative, Exploratory, and Multidimensional Study of Telepresence Robots for Overcoming Social Isolation of Children and Adolescents Hospitalized in Onco-Hematology. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Feb;9(1):90-95. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2019.0059. Epub 2019 Oct 30.
- Background: PubMed 32277806Grimshaw SL, Taylor NF, Mechinaud F, Conyers R, Shields N. Physical activity for children undergoing acute cancer treatment: A qualitative study of parental perspectives. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2020 Jun;67(6):e28264. doi: 10.1002/pbc.28264. Epub 2020 Apr 11.
- Background: PubMed 33023352Camden C, Silva M. Pediatric Teleheath: Opportunities Created by the COVID-19 and Suggestions to Sustain Its Use to Support Families of Children with Disabilities. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2021;41(1):1-17. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2020.1825032. Epub 2020 Oct 6.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Telerehabilitation-Based Dance Therapy Program and Standard Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Group in people with Pediatric Cancer and Rehabilitation, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 7 inclusion and 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 May 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ozgun Kaya Kara, Assoc. Prof (+90 0242 310 66 13, ozgunkara@akdeniz.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Cancer Module (time frame: Change from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention period). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07596745, which also lists 9 linked publications.
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 May 2026.