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Cerebral PalsyNCT06635070

The Relationship Between Education Status and Care Burden of Mothers of Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

An observational study of Cerebral Palsy, run by Muş Alparslan University.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

This study, examines how maternal education affects caregiving burdens for children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy requires long-term, intensive care, often leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial strain on caregivers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 65 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Cerebral Palsy
How many people
120 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
21 Oct 2024to 16 Dec 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 65 years
  • Women only
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Mothers of individuals with cerebral palsy

Who may be able to join

  • Having a child who is receiving education in special education institutions
  • The child's diagnosis was made at least 6 months ago
  • The disabled individuals must be between the ages of 0-18

Who cannot join

  • -

About this study

This study, examines how maternal education affects caregiving burdens for children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy requires long-term, intensive care, often leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial strain on caregivers. The study aims to assess whether higher maternal education is associated with lower care burdens, possibly due to increased access to resources or coping strategies, and whether lower educational levels result in greater challenges. A survey, combined with standardized measures such as the Caregiver Burden Scale, will be used to quantify the caregiving burden. The results are expected to inform policies or interventions aimed at reducing caregiver strain.

Read the detailed description

This study titled "The Relationship Between the Education Status of Mothers and the Care Burden of Individuals with Cerebral Palsy" aims to explore how the education level of mothers influences their caregiving responsibilities and burdens while caring for individuals with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder affecting movement and muscle tone, often requires lifelong caregiving, which can be physically, emotionally, and financially demanding.

The study seeks to investigate whether mothers with higher levels of education experience lower care burdens due to greater access to resources, knowledge of coping strategies, or better healthcare utilization. Conversely, the study will also examine if mothers with lower educational attainment face more significant challenges due to limited access to support systems or information.

The research will involve a mixed-methods approach, including a survey to assess the education level of mothers and the care burden they experience. Specific tools to measure care burden, such as the Caregiver Burden Scale, will be employed. The findings aim to provide insights into the role of education in mitigating caregiving challenges and inform potential interventions or policies that could support caregivers in these situations.

Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Keywords
Cerebral palsy, Caregiver Burden, Mother, Educational Status
Medical subject headings
Cerebral Palsy, Caregiver Burden

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview

    This scale was developed to assess the stress experienced by those who provide care to a person in need of care or to an elderly person. This scale can be completed by the caregivers themselves or by the researcher. It consists of 22 questions that determine the effect of caregiving on the person's life. The items in the scale are mostly emotional and social. The Turkish validity and reliability were made by Özer et al. in 2006. The scale is graded on a score of 0-4 for each question. Verbal use in the survey is never, rarely, sometimes, often, almost always. Total scores between 0-21 are classified as low or none, between 21-40 as mild or moderate, between 41-60 as moderately severe, and between 61-88 as severe burden. A high scale score indicates that the caregiver is experiencing a lot of distress.

    Measured: one month

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Oct 2024
  2. Study start21 Oct 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion9 Dec 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion16 Dec 2024 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
120 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06635070
Sponsor's protocol ID
Cerebral Palsy
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
7 Oct 2024
Last updated
10 Oct 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Cerebral Palsy, run by Muş Alparslan University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (time frame: one month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Oct 2024.

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