Assessment of Trunk Position Sense, Trunk Control, and Functional Independence in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT07347483 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SCU-FTR-SB-04
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 78
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in trunk proprioception, as assessed by trunk position sense, in children with unilateral and bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, and to evaluate the relationship between trunk position sense, trunk control, and functional independence.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Keywords

Trunk Position Sense; Trunk Control; Functional Independence; Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Trunk Position Sense

  Trunk proprioception assessed using a dual inclinometer device during trunk flexion movements with the repositioning angle method under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions.

  Data collection was conducted between January 2022 and March 2023.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Trunk Control

  January 2022 - March 2023

• Functional Independence

  January 2022 - March 2023

• Muscle Tone

  January 2022 - March 2023

Study Arms (1)

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Other: Only measurements were taken.

Interventions

Only measurements were taken. OTHER

This study does not contain any intervention.

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Spastic cerebral palsy

You may qualify if:

• Have a diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral spastic cerebral palsy,
• Are aged between 6 and 12 years,
• Are able to sit independently,
• Have a cognitive level sufficient to understand and follow verbal instructions,
• Have not undergone surgical intervention or Botulinum Toxin A injection within the last 6 months,
• Have parents or legal guardians who have provided written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Have received Botulinum Toxin or intrathecal baclofen treatment within the last 6 months,
• Have a history of pelvic, spinal, or upper extremity surgery,
• Have severe visual or hearing impairments,
• Have cognitive impairments preventing effective communication,
• Are unable to sit independently,
• Do not have parental consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cumhuriyet University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sivas Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Damage, Chronic; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Study Officials

• Selvin Balki, Assoc. prof. Dr

  Cumhuriyet University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. prof. Dr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 9, 2026
• First Posted: January 16, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2023
• Study Completion: December 31, 2023
• Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)