Observational study on the epidemiology of cerebral palsy in Italy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to establish a national registry for cerebral palsy (CP) in Italy, addressing the lack of standardized guidelines and comprehensive data on this condition. By creating a shared digital platform across multiple clinical centers, the study will facilitate systematic data collection on CP, including both retrospective and prospective information. The registry will focus on children aged 4 to 18 years with a confirmed diagnosis of CP, allowing for better understanding and characterization of the condition. The initiative seeks to improve the quality of care and treatment options for individuals with CP by providing valuable epidemiological insights.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) confirmed clinically in accordance with recent international guidelines (SCPE Guidelines, 2019);
* Age between 4 and 18 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Progressive neuromotor disorder (defined as a condition involving the loss of previously acquired abilities);
* Patients with a neurological condition defined by isolated hypotonia;
* Patients with neurological deficits secondary to spinal injury;

Where it's running

• Associazione La Nostra Famiglia - IRCCS Eugenio Medea
  Brindisi, Apulia, Italy Recruiting
• Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
  Milan, Lombardy, Italy Recruiting
• IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
  Calambrone, Tuscany, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Giuseppina Sgandurra MD, PhD
• Email: giuseppina.sgandurra@fsm.unipi.it
• Phone: 050886284

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.