Relationship Between Communication and Gross Motor Function in Quadriparetic Cerebral Palsy (NCT06591689) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Relationship Between Communication and Gross Motor Function in Quadriparetic Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2019-01-01
Plain-language summary
Communication problems are frequently encountered in quadriparetic cerebral palsy. Additionally, motor impairments often accompany this condition. Communication problems can also reduce the benefits gained from treatments, which in turn negatively affects individuals functional independence as motor impairments persist. In this study, the researchers aimed to examine the relationship between communication function, gross motor function and functional independence level.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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:
* Ages between 0-17,
* Diagnosed with quadriparetic cerebral palsy,
* Participants and parents willing to participate in the study voluntarily.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having different types of cerebral palsy such as dyskinetic, ataxic and mixed type,
* Having spastic diparetic or hemiparetic type cerebral palsy,
* Having any history of surgery on the musculoskeletal system,
* Having received Botulinum Toxin injections in the last 6 months
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 looked at the relationship between communication ability and gross motor function in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy — based on what's already known about my child's communication and motor levels, what might findings like these mean for how we approach their care?
2The study used the CFCS to classify communication and the GMFM-88 to measure motor function — has my child ever been formally assessed using these tools, and would doing so help us better understand where they stand and what support they might need?
3Since this was an observational study rather than a treatment trial, it didn't test a specific therapy — are there any treatment studies or therapy programs currently available that are designed for children at my child's level of motor and communication function?
4This study is now completed — is the published data from it something you could review with me, and do you think its findings are relevant enough to influence any decisions we're considering about my child's therapy goals?
5Given that this research specifically focused on quadriplegic cerebral palsy, where both movement and communication can be significantly affected together, should we be coordinating more closely between my child's physical therapist and their speech-language therapist based on what studies like this suggest?
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
1
Communication Function Classification System (CFCS)
Timeframe: 1 month
2
The Pediatric Functional Independence Measure (WeeFIM)