CompletedNot Applicable

Occupational Therapy for Caregivers

Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2024-10-08

Plain-language summary

This study examines a client-centered occupational therapy program developed for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. Caregivers often have difficulty managing their daily activities because of caregiving responsibilities, which can affect how they organize their daily routines. In this study, caregivers take part in an 8-week program that focuses on improving daily life balance through goal setting, awareness of time use, and activity planning. The program is designed to help caregivers better organize their daily routines and balance different types of activities. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Outcomes such as daily activity balance, activity performance, and caregiving-related difficulties are measured before and after the program. The aim of this study is to examine whether a client-centered occupational therapy program can improve daily life balance and activity performance and reduce caregiving-related difficulties in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy.

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Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers: * Being the primary caregiver of a child with diplegic CP. * Having access to a device with internet connectivity. * Being capable of following verbal and written instructions. * Volunteering to participate in the study. * Scoring 5 or below in the Performance and Satisfaction dimensions of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) or scoring 16 or below on the Occupational Balance Questionnaire. * Scoring 21 or above on the Caregiver Burden Scale. Exclusion Criteria for Caregivers: * Had previously received professional services or interventions specifically designed for caregivers, * Had a neurological, psychiatric, or chronic condition, such as multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, or diabetes * Using medications (e.g., sedatives, antidepressants, or potent analgesics) Inclusion Criteria for Children: * Being between the ages of 4 and 18 years. * Being classified as Level IV or above according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). * Being classified as Level III or above according to the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS). * Being classified as Level II or above according to the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS). * Being classified as Level III or above according to the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS). Exclusion Criteria for Children: \- Having an additional neurological diagnosis alongside CP (e.g., hydrocephalus, epilepsy).

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

Occupational Balance Questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks (post-intervention)

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks (post-intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07522086

SponsorSelin Başak Arslaner

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-26

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

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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.