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New program aims to ease daily struggles for caregivers of kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07522086

Symptom relief Sponsor: Selin Başak Arslaner Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested an 8-week client-centered occupational therapy program for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. The program focused on goal setting, time management, and balancing self-care, work, and leisure. Thirty-four caregivers were randomly assigned to the program or a control group, and outcomes like daily balance, activity performance, and caregiving burden were measured. The goal was to see if this approach could improve caregivers' quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Client-centered occupational therapy program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical way to help caregivers of children with cerebral palsy better balance their daily lives and reduce stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The intervention is behavioral and depends on individual commitment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers: * Being the primary caregiver of a child with diplegic CP. * Having access to a device with internet connectivity. * Being capable of following verbal and written instructions. * Volunteering to participate in the study. * Scoring 5 or below in the Performance and Satisfaction dimensions of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) or scoring 16 or below on the Occupational Balance Questionnaire. * Scoring 21 or above on the Caregiver Burden Scale. Exclusion Criteria for Caregivers: * Had previously received professional services or interventions specifically designed for caregivers, * Had a neurological, psychiatric, or chronic condition, such as multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, or diabetes * Using medications (e.g., sedatives, antidepressants, or potent analgesics) Inclusion Criteria for Children: * Being between the ages of 4 and 18 years. * Being classified as Level IV or above according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). * Being classified as Level III or above according to the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS). * Being classified as Level II or above according to the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS). * Being classified as Level III or above according to the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS). Exclusion Criteria for Children: \- Having an additional neurological diagnosis alongside CP (e.g., hydrocephalus, epilepsy).

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy

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Caregiver Occupational balance Occupational performance Occupational satisfaction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

    Ankara, Keçiören, 06310, Turkey (Türkiye)

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