Evaluating daily living activities in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Reliability and Validity of the Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test in Children and Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This study tests how daily activities are affected in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis to see what helps improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06806774 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study assesses the reliability and validity of the Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test specifically for children and adolescents diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). It aims to understand how chronic inflammation impacts their daily activities and overall well-being. By involving multidisciplinary health professionals, the study seeks to identify factors that limit these activities and improve the quality of life for affected individuals. Participants will be children aged 8-18 who have been diagnosed with JIA, and their experiences will be evaluated through structured assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents aged 8-18 who have been diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced organ diseases, neurological conditions, or those who have undergone major orthopedic surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved assessment tools that enhance the management of daily living activities for children with JIA.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on a specific assessment tool, similar studies have shown the importance of evaluating daily living activities in chronic conditions, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) according to The International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) classification * Being between the ages of 8-18 * Volunteering to participate in research Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced heart/lung/liver/kidney disease, neurological disease and malignancies * Having undergone major orthopedic surgery * Not volunteering to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Ankara and 1 other locations
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sinan Buran, MSc — Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Study coordinator: Sinan Buran, MSc
- Email: pt.sinanburan@gmail.com
- Phone: +905076393104
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.