CompletedNot Applicable

Association Between Extremity Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)140 participantsStarted 2022-09-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether upper and lower extremity muscle strength is a factor in activity, participation and quality of life parameters in school-age children with CP and to reveal the difference in upper and lower extremity muscle strength compared to typically developing peers.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, * Being classified as Level I-II-III on the Gross Motor Classification System, * Being classified as Level I-II on the Communication Function Classification System (IFSS) for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy, * Having turned 6 years old by the start of the study and not having turned 12 years old by the end of the study. Inclusion criteria for typically developing children: * Not having been diagnosed with any neurological disorder, * Having turned 6 years old by the start of the study and not having turned 12 years old by the end of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Have a Gross Motor Classification System Level IV-V, * Have a Communication Function Classification System (IFSS) Level III, IV, and V for individuals with cerebral palsy, * Having undergone Botulinum Toxin-A (BTX-A) injection in the last 6 months, * Having undergone orthopaedic surgery in the last 6 months, * Using medication that may affect muscle strength, * Having cardiovascular problems.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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

Upper and Lower Extremity Isometric Muscle Strength Measured by Hand-Held Dynamometer (ActivForce 2, Activbody, San Diego, CA, USA).

Timeframe: 1 day (single assessment session)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07448207

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-01

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