CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Manual Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2023-01-30

Plain-language summary

There are many studies in the literature on healthy children with lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD), but there are limited number of studies in children with cerebral palsy (CP) with LUTD. This study aim to contribute to the literature by examining the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and abdominal massage in the treatment of children with CP with LUTD and comparing the superiority of the two treatment methods to each other.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 5-18 * Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy * Having one of the Gross Motor Function Classification System I, II, III and IV grades * Having a complaint of urinary incontinence Exclusion Criteria: * Being younger than 5 years old * Being level V according to Gross Motor Function Classification System * Having uncontrolled epileptic seizures * Anatomical changes in the urinary system * Having cognitive disability

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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Voiding Disorders Symptom Scoring

Timeframe: Change from Baseline at 12th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05351138

SponsorBahçeşehir University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-01

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