Upper Extremity Sensation and Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07352735) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Upper Extremity Sensation and Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2026-01-02
Plain-language summary
This cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate upper extremity sensation in children with spastic cerebral palsy and to investigate its effect on upper extremity use in activities of daily living. Children aged 6-15 years with cerebral palsy (n=12) and typically developing peers (n=12) who volunteer to participate in the study will be included. Participants' sociodemographic data will be recorded, and upper extremity vibration sense, stereognosis, tactile sense, two-point discrimination, and joint position sense will be assessed. In the final stage, the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test will be administered, and parents will be asked to complete the Abilhand Kids Hand-Related Ability Scale.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 15 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 for Cerebral Palsy participants:
* Having a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy
* Being between the ages of 6 and 15
* Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria for Cerebral Palsy participants:
* Presence of spasticity that limits active wrist movements
* Having undergone botulinum toxin or surgical procedures involving the upper extremities within the last 6 months Refusing to participate in the study
Inclusion Criteria for Typical Developing participants:
* Being between the ages of 6 and 15
* Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria for Typical Developing participants:
* Refusing to participate in the study
* Having a history of upper extremity injury or dysfunction or mental disability
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
Vibration Sense
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
2
stereognosis
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
3
Tactile Sense
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
4
Two-Point Discrimination
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
5
Joint position sense
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
6
Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
7
Abilhand Kids
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year