Validity and Reliability The Foot-taping Test in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07091201) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Validity and Reliability The Foot-taping Test in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2024-03-15
Plain-language summary
In spastic cerebral palsy, there are interrelated neuromuscular deficits that can affect ankle joint control, including impaired selective voluntary motor control, muscle weakness, spasticity, and shortened muscle-tendon units. As a result, it is important to assess ankle joint control in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Clinicians need valid, reliable, and practical methods to assess ankle joint control. The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Foot-taping Test in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≤3 diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy according to the Gross Motor Function and Classification System
* Be between 6 and 18 years of age
* Be diagnosed with spastic diplegic or spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
* Have a GMFCS score ≤3
* Have a Communication Function Classification System (CFCS) score ≤2
* Have a Modified Ashworth Scale (MASH) score ≤3 for lower limb muscles
* Be able to walk 10 metres independently
* Be able to follow verbal commands
Exclusion Criteria:
* The presence of serious hearing, vision or cognitive problems,
* The presence of nerve block injections or orthopaedic surgery within the last 6 months (such as Botox injections or muscle lengthening surgery)
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
1
Foot-Taping Test
Timeframe: Two assessors will administer the SAVT to the participants on the first day, two hours apart (first test). The duration of the test is 5 minutes. The retest will be administered 7-10 days after the first test.
2
Active Ankle Range of Motion
Timeframe: Two assessors will administer the SAVT to the participants on the first day, two hours apart (first test). The duration of the test is 10 minutes.