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To study feeding problems in children with cerebral palsy under five years of age.

Feeding problems in children with cerebral palsy under five years of age - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/12/077967
Enrollment
100
Registered
2024-12-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G809- Cerebral palsy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Maulana Azad Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children of either sex diagnosed with cerebral palsy aged 18 to 60 months accompanied by the primary caregiver.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with anatomical abnormalities or diagnosed congenital defects which can impair feeding independently. For example: cleft lip, cleft palate, congenital heart disease, hiatal hernia 2.Children with acute illness

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of children with cerebral palsy having feeding problems.Timepoint: 1 year—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of children with different severity levels of feeding problem on Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS)Timepoint: 1 year;Association of the level of feeding problem on EDACS with 1. Nutritional Status (weight for height Z-Score and Mid Upper Arm Circumference) (MUAC) 2. WHO QOL BREF score (quality of life scoring) 3. Level of GMFCS (Gross motor function classification system) 4. Level of CFCS (Communication function classification system) 5. CBCL score (behavioural Problems)Timepoint: 1 year—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Monica Juneja

Maulana Azad Medical College

drmonicajuneja@gmail.com9968604311

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026