Understanding pain after surgery in children with cerebral palsy
Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Cerebral Palsy
This study looks at how children with cerebral palsy experience pain after orthopedic surgery and how it relates to their use of pain medication, to help predict who might have ongoing pain later on.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Wilmington, Delaware and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05764681 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to document the pain experience and opioid use in children with cerebral palsy undergoing orthopedic surgery. It will identify predictive factors for chronic postsurgical pain and develop a risk index based on these factors. Participants will complete questionnaires and undergo sensory tests and gait analysis to assess their pain trajectory and functional outcomes post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children diagnosed with cerebral palsy who have a scheduled lower extremity or spine orthopedic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak or read English may not benefit from this study due to exclusion criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies and better outcomes for children with cerebral palsy after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in understanding pain trajectories in similar populations, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * CP diagnosis * Have a scheduled lower extremity or spine orthopedic surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking and reading parent/guardian
Where this trial is running
Wilmington, Delaware and 1 other locations
- Nemour's Children's Hospital — Wilmington, Delaware, United States (Recruiting)
- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare — Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chantel Burkitt, PhD — Gillette Children's, University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Maykala Owens
- Email: maykalajowens@gillettechildrens.com
- Phone: 6512291717
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.