Pain, Caregiver Burden, and Quality of Life in Mothers of Children With Disabilities

NCT07680062 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UskudarU
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 29
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the relationships between pain intensity, caregiver burden, and quality of life in mothers of children with disabilities. Pain intensity, caregiver burden, and physical and mental quality of life will be evaluated using validated outcome measures. The study also aims to determine independent factors associated with quality of life in caregivers.

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Pain; Quality of Life

Keywords

caregivers; disabled children; pain measurement; quality of lifeife

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale

  The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale is a self-reported questionnaire used to evaluate the level of burden experienced by caregivers. Higher scores indicate greater caregiver burden.

  baseline

• Numeric Pain Scale (NPS)

  The Numeric Pain Scale is an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain) used to assess pain intensity.

  baseline

• Short Form-12 (SF-12)

  The SF-12 is a validated health-related quality of life questionnaire consisting of physical and mental component scores. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.

  baseline

Interventions

Not Applicable (N/A) OTHER

Not Applicable (N/A)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

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.

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Uskudar University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Üsküdar University

Istanbul, Uskudar, 34662, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Raina P, O'Donnell M, Rosenbaum P, Brehaut J, Walter SD, Russell D, Swinton M, Zhu B, Wood E. The health and well-being of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. Pediatrics. 2005 Jun;115(6):e626-36. doi: 10.1542/peds.2004-1689.

  PMID: 15930188 RESULT

• Adelman RD, Tmanova LL, Delgado D, Dion S, Lachs MS. Caregiver burden: a clinical review. JAMA. 2014 Mar 12;311(10):1052-60. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.304.

  PMID: 24618967 RESULT

• Isa SN, Ishak I, Ab Rahman A, Mohd Saat NZ, Che Din N, Lubis SH, Mohd Ismail MF. Health and quality of life among the caregivers of children with disabilities: A review of literature. Asian J Psychiatr. 2016 Oct;23:71-77. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2016.07.007. Epub 2016 Jul 16.

  PMID: 27969083 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 25, 2026
• First Posted: July 1, 2026
• Study Start: April 30, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 23, 2026
• Study Completion: May 23, 2026
• Last Updated: July 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)