Validating the Baylor Continence Scale for Turkish children with anorectal malformations
Baylor Continence Scale in Children With Anorectal Malformations: A Turkish Validity and Reliability Study
Izmir Bakircay University · NCT07029984
The Baylor Continence Scale will be tested in Turkish-speaking children aged 6–18 who had surgery for anorectal malformations to see if it measures bowel control reliably.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 230 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Izmir Bakircay University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir) |
| Trial ID | NCT07029984 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational project adapts and tests the Baylor Continence Scale in Turkish-speaking children aged 6–18 who have undergone surgery for anorectal malformations. The work includes forward–back translation and pilot testing with patient–caregiver pairs followed by statistical validation and reliability analyses. Data collection occurs at Ege University and Bakırçay University in Izmir from a sample of confirmed cases. The goal is to produce a standardized, reliable Turkish tool for continence assessment in pediatric surgical follow-up.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children aged 6–18 who speak Turkish, have a confirmed anorectal malformation, and have undergone corrective surgery, with caregivers able to communicate in Turkish.
Not a fit: Children outside the 6–18 age range, non-Turkish speakers, or those with hearing, vision, or comprehension impairments are unlikely to be eligible or benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians in Turkey will have a validated Turkish Baylor Continence Scale to support more accurate treatment and follow-up decisions for affected children.
How similar studies have performed: Cross-cultural adaptations of continence instruments have generally been successful, and similar validation methods are commonly used to produce reliable language versions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having undergone surgery due to anorectal malformation * Being between 6 and 18 years old * The child and caregiver are required to know Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * The child and caregiver having comprehension, hearing, or vision problems
Where this trial is running
Izmir
- Ege University Department of Pediatric Surgery and Bakırçay University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center — Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayşe Kayalı Vatansever, Assistant Professor, PhD
- Email: ayse.vatansever@bakircay.edu.tr
- Phone: +905529382360
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.
Conditions: Anorectal Malformations, Anorectal Malformation, Baylor Continence Scale, Validity and Reliability