Cerebral Palsy (CP)NCT07180017
A Survey of Turkish Pediatric Physical Therapists
An observational study of Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Survey, run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
CP encompasses a group of persistent disorders of movement and posture development resulting from injury to the developing brain. Thanks to preventive measures and advances in obstetric and neonatal care, the incidence and severity of CP are currently decreasing in some countries, and the use of early diagnosis… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Survey, Detection
- How many people
- 105 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2023to 30 Apr 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: All pediatric physiotherapists working in different cities in Turkey, reached through social media under the leadership of the therapists of the Developmental Physiotherapy and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of Gazi University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Who may be able to join
- All literate pediatric physiotherapists between the ages of 25-50 working in different provinces in Turkey
Who cannot join
- Physiotherapists with no experience in pediatric physiotherapy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü imam University
Kahramanmaraş, Onikişubat, 46100
About this study
Official title: Use of Tools for Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of Turkish Pediatric Physical Therapists
CP encompasses a group of persistent disorders of movement and posture development resulting from injury to the developing brain. Thanks to preventive measures and advances in obstetric and neonatal care, the incidence and severity of CP are currently decreasing in some countries, and the use of early diagnosis guidelines or protocols in follow-up units highlights the potential for faster recovery. A 2017 clinical review of early diagnosis tools, published by a group of international experts with best practice recommendations, called for earlier diagnosis through timely use of recommended tools. The diagnosis of CP is typically made by a physician between 12 and 24 months of age, but in some cases, it is delayed until 42 months. Early identification of a high risk of CP relies on a combination of a detailed patient history, developmental assessment, a structured and validated neurological examination or neuromotor assessment, and brain imaging studies. Conversely, the accurate and early use of key tools for early diagnosis can allow for much earlier detection of CP in infants younger than or older than 5 months.According to international guidelines, infants at high risk of CP should be monitored. This monitoring should be conducted by an interdisciplinary team, including a neonatologist, pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, pediatric physiotherapist, speech-language-swallowing therapist, and special education specialist. Pediatric physiotherapists are a crucial part of this team for developmental follow-up and rehabilitation. Therefore, it is important that pediatric physiotherapists in our country have sufficient awareness in this field, are equipped with various training programs, and reach international standards. This allows them to provide early guidance to families at risk of CP, facilitate early diagnosis of CP, and initiate treatment.The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of early diagnostic assessment tools in pediatric physiotherapy practice in Turkey for infants aged 0-2 years at risk for cerebral palsy (CP). Best practice guidelines worldwide recommend the timely use of key assessment tools to reduce the age at which CP is diagnosed. In this context, a digital survey administered to pediatric physiotherapists in Spain, translated into Turkish with the necessary permissions, will be used to determine the awareness levels of physiotherapists in Turkey.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Survey, Detection, Pediatric Physiotherapy
- Medical subject headings
- Cerebral Palsy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All pediatric physiotherapists working in different cities in Turkey, reached through social media under the leadership of the therapists of the Developmental Physiotherapy and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of Gazi University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Digital survey for pediatric physiotherapists(PTs)
A purpose-built digital survey consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions with five thematic sections. The survey used in this context will be a survey administered digitally to pediatric physiotherapists in Spain, translated into Turkish with the necessary permissions. This survey will be administered via Google Forms.
Measured: DAY1
Secondary outcomes (1)
Demographic Information
Sosyodemographic information of PTs will be recorded.
Measured: DAY1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Mar 2023
- Primary completion30 Mar 2024
- Study completion30 Apr 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cerebral Palsy (CP)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 105 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hatice Adiguzel, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
- Investigators
- hatice adıgüzel tat, Associate Professor, Principal investigator, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Universityumut apaydın, Asisstant Prof, Study chair, Karadeniz Technic UniversitySabiha Bezgin, Asisstant Prof, Study chair, Mustafa Kemal UniversityBulent Elbasan, Proffessor, Study director, Gazi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07180017
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Survey of Turkish Pediatric PT
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 5 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Use of Tools for Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of Turkish Pediatric Physical Therapists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07180017
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Survey of Turkish Pediatric PT
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Survey, Detection, Pediatric Physiotherapy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 105 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
CP encompasses a group of persistent disorders of movement and posture development resulting from injury to the developing brain. Thanks to preventive measures and advances in obstetric and neonatal care, the incidence and severity of CP are currently decreasing in some countries, and the use of early diagnosis guidelines or protocols in follow-up units highlights the potential for faster recovery. A 2017 clinical review of early diagnosis tools, published by a group of international experts with best practice recommendations, called for earlier diagnosis through timely use of recommended tools. The diagnosis of CP is typically made by a physician between 12 and 24 months of age, but in some cases, it is delayed until 42 months. Early identification of a high risk of CP relies on a combination of a detailed patient history, developmental assessment, a structured and validated neurological examination or neuromotor assessment, and brain imaging studies. Conversely, the accurate and early use of key tools for early diagnosis can allow for much earlier detection of CP in infants younger than or older than 5 months.According to international guidelines, infants at high risk of CP should be monitored. This monitoring should be conducted by an interdisciplinary team, including a neonatologist, pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, pediatric physiotherapist, speech-language-swallowing therapist, and special education specialist. Pediatric physiotherapists are a crucial part of this team for developmental follow-up and rehabilitation. Therefore, it is important that pediatric physiotherapists in our country have sufficient awareness in this field, are equipped with various training programs, and reach international standards. This allows them to provide early guidance to families at risk of CP, facilitate early diagnosis of CP, and initiate treatment.The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of early diagnostic assessment tools in pediatric physiotherapy practice in Turkey for infants aged 0-2 years at risk for cerebral palsy (CP). Best practice guidelines worldwide recommend the timely use of key assessment tools to reduce the age at which CP is diagnosed. In this context, a digital survey administered to pediatric physiotherapists in Spain, translated into Turkish with the necessary permissions, will be used to determine the awareness levels of physiotherapists in Turkey.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | –All pediatric physiotherapists working in different cities in Turkey, reached through social media under the leadership of the therapists of the Developmental Physiotherapy and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of Gazi University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- All pediatric physiotherapists working in different cities in Turkey, reached through social media under the leadership of the therapists of the Developmental Physiotherapy and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of Gazi University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All literate pediatric physiotherapists between the ages of 25-50 working in different provinces in Turkey
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Physiotherapists with no experience in pediatric physiotherapy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Digital survey for pediatric physiotherapists(PTs)
Time frame: DAY1
A purpose-built digital survey consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions with five thematic sections. The survey used in this context will be a survey administered digitally to pediatric physiotherapists in Spain, translated into Turkish with the necessary permissions. This survey will be administered via Google Forms.
1 secondary outcome
Demographic Information
Time frame: DAY1
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
hatice adıgüzel tat, Associate Professor principal investigator
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
umut apaydın, Asisstant Prof study chair
Karadeniz Technic University
Sabiha Bezgin, Asisstant Prof study chair
Mustafa Kemal University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Survey, run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Digital survey for pediatric physiotherapists(PTs) (time frame: DAY1). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Sep 2025.