Individualized Nutrition Intervention in Children With Cerebral Palsy (NCT07644572) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Individualized Nutrition Intervention in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if individualized nutrition support can improve nutrition, gastrointestinal symptoms, and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does individualized nutrition support improve the nutrition status of children with cerebral palsy? Does individualized nutrition support improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life?
Researchers will compare children who receive individualized nutrition support with children who receive routine care.
Participants will:
Be randomly placed into one of two groups Have their nutrition status assessed Have their gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life assessed Receive individualized nutrition support or continue routine care
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 6 to 12 years diagnosed with cerebral palsy
* Children classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I to III
* Children who are orally fed
* Children whose parent or legal guardian provides written informed consent
* Children who are able to complete baseline and follow-up assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
* Exclusion Criteria:
* Children who had an acute illness or serious infection within 10 days before being invited to the study
* Children with a genetic syndrome that may affect nutritional status, such as Silver-Russell syndrome or Down syndrome
* Children who are not orally fed or who receive enteral or parenteral nutrition support
* Children who participated in any dietary intervention during the last 3 months
* Children who received or started any new treatment other than routine physical therapy during the last 3 months, such as botulinum toxin injection, orthopedic surgery, or a new intensive rehabilitation program
* Children whose parent or legal guardian cannot fully understand the study procedures or does not speak Turkish
* Children who used any food supplement or vitamin supplement during the last 3 months
* Children who do not comply with the diet during the intervention or who wish to withdraw from the study
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Change in Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children Score