Implementation of a caregiver-led training program for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in rural Malawi: A feasibility study

A feasibility randomised controlled trial comparing outcomes of a caregiver-led and a therapist-led training programme for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in rural Malawi: A pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202306542386770

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-05

Start date

2023-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Paediatrics

Interventions

Delivery of the carer to carer training programme by a therapist

Carer to Carer Training Programme

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primary caregiver Caregiver of a child with a confirmed diagnosis of cerebral palsy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unable to commit to a weekly participation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pediatric Quality of Life Family Impact Measure	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Knowledge of cerebral palsy ;Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory;Parent-reported Child Participation using the Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation ;Caregiver self efficacy	—

Countries

Malawi

Contacts

Public ContactNatasha Chingoni

Research Assistant

nchingoni21@gmail.com265993772244

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026