Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this cross-sectional clinical study is to evaluate the frequency of falls in children diagnosed with cerebral palsy and compare it with healthy controls.
Detailed description
Our study is designed as a cross-sectional controlled study. A total of 23 children aged 5-12 years diagnosed with cerebral palsy, who can ambulate indoors or in the community either independently or with assistive devices, and 23 healthy children of the same age range will be included. Data will be collected on the age of the patients and healthy volunteers, information about their caregivers, frequency of falls, location and time of falls, education level, type of mobilization, presence of additional conditions, whether they receive rehabilitation, frequency of rehabilitation, duration of hospitalization if applicable, occurrence of falls during hospitalization, and presence of injuries. The collected data will be compared with the healthy controls.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
No intervention
Sponsors
Beylikduzu State Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Children aged 5-12 years. * Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (study group) or healthy without cerebral palsy (control group). * Ability to ambulate either independently or with assistance indoors or in the community. * Consent obtained from the participant or their caregiver (parent or guardian).
Exclusion criteria
* Refusal to participate in the study. * Presence of cognitive impairments. * Existence of neuromuscular diseases, other than cerebral palsy, that would impair walking ability or increase fall frequency.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of falls | 0 day | This study aims to assess presence of falls)in children with cerebral palsy and compare it to healthy controls. By examining factors such as fall location, timing, injury occurrence, and rehabilitation status, the study seeks to identify specific fall risks and patterns in children with cerebral palsy. This data will provide insights for developing targeted interventions to reduce fall frequency and improve safety in this population. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactBüşra Şirin Ahısha, MD
Backup ContactBüşra Şirin Ahısha
Outcome results
None listed