CompletedNot Applicable

Feasibility of the Trunk and Upper Extremity Assessments for Teleassessment in Children Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2022-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted to investigate the suitability of trunk and upper extremity assessments used within the scope of the ICF for tele-assessment in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP).

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: * Diagnosed with unilateral (hemiplegic) cerebral palsy * Being 4 - 18 years old * Classified as Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) level 1 or 2 * Classified as Visual Function Classification System (VFCS) level 1 or 2 * Parents are able to read and write in Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with epilepsy and active seizures in addition to CP * Unable to use video call methods * Refused to participate in the study * Unable to co-operate during assessments * The one who refused to continue with the assessments * Those who had health problems during the assessments and could not continue the assessments

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

Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS)

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Upper Limb Physician Rating Scale (ULPRS)

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Selective Control of Upper Extremity Scale (SCUES)

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST)

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06707831

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-01

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Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 18 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.