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Menstrual Health and Genital Hygiene Status in Cerebral Palsy

128 participantsStarted 2021-08-01

Plain-language summary

There is little information about the menstrual health and genital hygiene behaviors of young women with CP. The most important reason for this is that women with CP did not meet the inclusion criteria and were excluded from the study. This may lead to a knowledge gap that limits the design of approaches that can help women and families with CP. Therefore, this study was planned to determine menstrual health and genital hygiene behaviors in women with CP.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 30 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Participating in the research voluntarily,
. Being diagnosed with CP
. To be GMFCS level I-II-II
. to be 10-30 years old,
. Being able to read and write Turkish,
. Not having any mental problems that prevent cooperation and understanding,
. Being a woman
. To have menstruated at least once.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Menstrual Pain

Timeframe: A month

Menstruation-related symptoms

Timeframe: A month

Genital Hygiene status

Timeframe: A month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04985045

SponsorÖzge Çoban

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-08-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 30 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Participating in the research voluntarily,
. Being diagnosed with CP
. To be GMFCS level I-II-II
. to be 10-30 years old,
. Being able to read and write Turkish,
. Not having any mental problems that prevent cooperation and understanding,
. Being a woman
. To have menstruated at least once.