Silent suffering: new tool could help spot hip pain in kids who Can't speak
NCT ID NCT06798233
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is creating and testing a new questionnaire for caregivers to identify hip pain in children with quadriplegia who cannot communicate verbally. Researchers will first develop the questionnaire with input from experts and parents, then test it with 100 caregivers. The goal is to provide a reliable way to assess pain that might otherwise go unnoticed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Non-Ambulatory Hip Pain questionnaire (diagnostic test)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this questionnaire could give doctors and families a reliable tool to detect hip pain in children who cannot speak, leading to better pain management.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study to develop and validate a questionnaire, not a treatment trial. The tool may not prove accurate or practical in all settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AziendaUSL IRCCS Reggio Emilia
RECRUITINGSpilamberto, Modena, 41057, Italy
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IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPisa, Italy, 56128, Italy
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