Hidden burden of CP: how a child’s gross motor function relates to maternal back pain and quality of life
Official title: The Hidden Burden of Cerebral Palsy: Exploring the Relationship Between Gross Motor Function of Children, Maternal Low Back Pain, and Quality of Life
Run by October 6 University · NCT07919002 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether the gross motor abilities of children with cerebral palsy are linked to how much back pain mothers feel and how their quality of life is affected.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Years to 5 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | October 6 University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cairo and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 13, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07919002 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are mothers of children aged 3–5 with bilateral spastic CP across GMFCS levels I–V and BMI 18–23.
✕Probably not a fit
Caregivers not experiencing high physical burden or those outside the specified age/BMI ranges may see limited applicability from the study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study will explore relationships between the gross motor function of children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy and maternal low back pain and quality of life. Researchers will focus on caregivers’ physical strain during common caregiving tasks and its potential impact on physical and mental health. The study will include children aged 3–5 with GMFCS levels I–V and a BMI between 18 and 23, and it will analyze how caregiving burden correlates with the child’s motor status. Data collection will occur at the October 6 University facilities in Cairo and Giza, Egypt. Findings may inform support strategies for caregivers and families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could help design targeted caregiver support to reduce back pain and improve quality of life for families of children with CP.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown associations between caregiving burden and caregiver health in CP populations, but this study specifically examines maternal back pain in relation to child motor function.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:1- Their age will be ranged from 3 to 5 years. 2- Children with clinical diagnosis of bilateral spastic cerebral palsy 3-Their functional level will be ranged from I to V according to Gross motor function classification system 4-Their BMI will be ranged from 18-23 Exclusion Criteria:- 1. Children with congenital anomalies and chromosomal disease. 2. Children with recent musculoskeletal surgery. 3. Mentally retarded -
Where it's running
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faculty of physical therapy October 6 university
Giza, Egypt Recruiting -
Heba
Cairo, Egypt Not yet recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.