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Development of test protocols and interventions for children with somatosensory impairments. Subproject 2: Exploring young people’s perspectives on somatosensory challenges and training priorities

Development of test protocols and interventions for children with somatosensory impairments. Subproject 2: Exploring young people’s perspectives on somatosensory challenges and training priorities - Young people's perspective on body image

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00037600
Enrollment
14
Registered
2025-08-11
Start date
2025-08-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

People with upper motor neuron lesions who have both motor and sensory difficulties.

Interventions

Group 1: Children and young people aged between 12 and 25 with upper motor neuron lesions are invited to participate in a 1.5-hour focus group. We will conduct two focus groups with a maximum of six p

Sponsors

Kinder-Reha Schweiz, Universitätskinderspital Zürich
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Ability to talk and understand German • Verbal agreement to participate in the study • Written informed consent from the young people aged 14 years and older and from the parents of those aged below 18 years to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Young people who are not restricted in mobility, self-dependence, or self-care • Young people who cannot participate in a group discussion due to difficulties in communication or executive functions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The aim of the study is to systematically capture the perspectives of young people with an upper motor neuron lesion regarding the everyday impact of somatosensory deficits, as well as their preferences and priorities for the design and implementation of somatosensory training interventions, including potential technologies.

Countries

Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactPetra Marsico

Kinder-Reha Schweiz, Universitätskinderspital Zürich

petra.marsico@kispi.uzh.ch+41 44 762 52 97

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026