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Inspiratory Muscle Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Effects on Respiratory and Motor Functions

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2025-05-15

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the effect of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory parameters, trunk control, upper extremity function and swallowing in patients with cerebral palsy aged 5-18 years. The results of the study aim to provide a clinical perspective for clinicians working with patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy between the ages of 5-18 years and to contribute to the literature.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 5-18 years * Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) by a paediatric neurologist * Classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-II * Possessing communication skills sufficient to understand verbal or written language and follow assessment and intervention instructions Exclusion Criteria: * History of lung infection within the previous month * Haemodynamic instability (heart rate \>150 beats/min, systolic blood pressure \>140 mmHg, or diastolic blood pressure \>90 mmHg) * Orthopaedic surgery or botulinum toxin injection within the previous six months * Severe chest infection or an active respiratory condition that could limit participation in the study * Mental or auditory dysfunction that could interfere with participation in the assessment or intervention procedures

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?

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

Maximum inspiratory pressure assessment

Timeframe: The first assessment will be conducted during the first week. The final assessment will be conducted after the 8-week intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07041593

SponsorSadık Emre ÇELEBİ

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-20

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