Hidden toll on mothers: study probes pain and burden of caring for a child with disabilities
NCT ID NCT07680062
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how pain intensity, the burden of caregiving, and quality of life are related in mothers who are the primary caregivers for children with disabilities. Researchers use simple questionnaires to measure pain, caregiver strain, and both physical and mental well-being. The goal is to better understand what factors most affect these mothers' quality of life, which could help shape future support programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could highlight key factors affecting caregivers' well-being and point toward better support strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 29 participants, so findings may not apply to all caregivers. It measures associations, not causes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consisted of mothers of children with disabilities who were providing long-term caregiving support. Participants were recruited voluntarily and included mothers of children diagnosed with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorder, hydrocephalus, and other neurological or developmental disorders. Only mothers aged 18 years and older who were able to understand and complete the assessment forms were included in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers aged 18 years and older who were the primary caregiver of a child with disabilities and who agreed to participate in the study were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers with diagnosed neurological, rheumatological, or severe musculoskeletal disorders that could independently affect pain, physical activity, or quality of life were excluded. * Mothers with cognitive impairment preventing questionnaire completion were also excluded
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Üsküdar University
Istanbul, Uskudar, 34662, Turkey (Türkiye)
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