Investigation of the Relationship Between Lower and Upper Extremity Selective Motor Control and S… (NCT05696535) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigation of the Relationship Between Lower and Upper Extremity Selective Motor Control and Sensory Functions in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
100 participantsStarted 2023-01
Plain-language summary
Although spasticity, contractures and muscle weakness in children with CP are disorders that can be observed more easily and are more focused and given more importance in evaluation and treatment approaches; Inadequate or loss of selective motor control negatively affects motor functions to a greater extent.
It is very important to reveal the causes and consequences of selective motor disability in children with spastic cerebral palsy, in terms of creating effective treatment plans.
The number of patients to participate in the study was determined as 100. The study will be carried out in Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Research and Application Hospital, Department of Pediatrics.
In our study, demographic information will be filled in, and lower extremity selective control assessment scale (SCALE) for lower extremity, upper extremity selective control scale (SCUES) for upper extremity, and sensory assessment (touch, two-point discrimination and proprioceptive sensory assessment) will be performed on the patients who accepted the study.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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:
* Giving consent to participate in the study
* To be diagnosed with spastic type cerebral palsy;
* Being between the ages of 4-18;
* Being at level I-II-III according to the gross motor function classification system (GMFCS);
* Not having undergone Botulinum Toxin injection/lower-upper extremity surgery in the last 6 months
Exclusion criteria:
* To be in level IV-V according to gross motor function classification system (GMFCS)
* Having severe mental retardation who does not understand verbal commands
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.
1This study is looking at the relationship between selective motor control in both the arms and legs in children with spastic cerebral palsy — can you explain what 'selective motor control' means for my child's specific type of spastic CP, and whether understanding it better could actually change their treatment plan?
2Since this trial is listed as an observational study measuring motor and sensory functions rather than testing a new treatment, what would my child actually have to do during the assessments, and are there any risks or burdens involved that I should weigh against participating?
3The recruitment status for this trial is listed as 'unknown' — do you know if this study is still actively enrolling, and if it's not, are there similar observational studies or clinical evaluations we could access instead?
4Given that this is a research study aimed at understanding relationships between upper and lower limb function rather than providing a direct therapy, would you recommend we pursue this alongside my child's current therapy program, or would it take time and energy away from treatments that might benefit them more right now?
5If my child does participate and the assessments reveal something specific about their motor control patterns, would those findings be shared with us and could they actually be used to guide my child's rehabilitation goals?
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.