Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Key facts
- Who runs it
- Lokman Hekim University
- Where
- Türkiye1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- People taking part
- 100 people, planned
- Started
- 1 Mar 2026
- Expected to end
- 1 Mar 2028
- Type of study
- Observational, 2 groups
- Treatments tested
- Observational assessment
- Record updated
- 16 March 2026
Who can take part
- Age
- 4 years to 18 years
- Sex
- Women and men
- Healthy volunteers
- Cannot take part
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- Age between 4 and 18 years
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent from the child or caregiver
- For constipation group: meeting Rome IV criteria for constipation for at least 3 months
- For non-constipation group: not meeting Rome IV criteria for constipation
Who cannot take part
- History of gastrointestinal or anorectal surgery
- Any medical condition that may affect bowel function unrelated to cerebral palsy
- Presence of anorectal malformation
- Severe scoliosis (>45 degrees)
- Incomplete questionnaires or missing data
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
Constipation is a common problem in children with cerebral palsy and may negatively affect daily activities, quality of life, and family well-being. Several factors such as nutrition, physical activity level, functional status, and psychological condition of the caregiver may be associated with constipation in this population.
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The aim of this study is to investigate the presence and severity of constipation in children with cerebral palsy and to examine the factors that may be related to constipation, including dietary intake, fluid consumption, physical activity level, functional status, and caregiver psychological status.
This study is an observational cross-sectional study including children with cerebral palsy aged 4-18 years and their caregivers. Data will be collected using questionnaires, clinical classification systems, bowel diaries, nutrition records, and psychological scales. No intervention will be applied to participants.
The 2 groups in the trial
- Cerebral Palsy with Constipation
Children with cerebral palsy aged 4-18 years who meet Rome IV criteria for constipation and whose caregivers provide informed consent.
Treatment: Observational assessment
- Cerebral Palsy without Constipation
Children with cerebral palsy aged 4-18 years who do not meet Rome IV criteria for constipation and whose caregivers provide informed consent.
Treatment: Observational assessment
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- Investigation of Factors Associated With the Presence and Severity of Constipation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
- Record updated
- 16 March 2026