Validation of the Italian LIFE-H Scale for Children with Disabilities
Official title: Validation Study of the Italian Version of the "Assessment of Life Habits 4.0" Scale (LIFE-H) for Measuring Participation in Children With Disabilities Aged 5 to 13 Years
Run by Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS · NCT06854874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new Italian tool to see how well children with disabilities participate in everyday activities, helping caregivers understand their needs better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Florence) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 23, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06854874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are caregivers of children aged 5 to 13 years with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities who speak Italian.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak Italian or whose caregivers cannot provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
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 validate the Italian version of the Assessment of Life Habits 4.0 (LIFE-H) scale, which measures participation in children aged 5 to 13 years with disabilities. The LIFE-H scale is a comprehensive tool that assesses various life habits across 12 domains, including communication, mobility, and social roles. By translating and culturally adapting this scale for the Italian context, the study seeks to provide a reliable instrument for evaluating participation in pediatric rehabilitation. Caregivers of children with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities will be involved in the assessment process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a validated tool for assessing participation in children with disabilities, leading to improved rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully validated similar assessment tools in different languages, indicating a promising approach for this validation study.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * caregivers of children with physical, sensory, cognitive disabilities between the ages of 5 and 13 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents who do not master the Italian language * Absence of signed informed consent from parents
Where it's running
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Meyer Children Hospital IRCCS
Florence, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: silvia paoli, pediatric Phisiotherapist MSc — Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
- Study coordinator: Silvia Paoli, Pediatric Physiotherapist MSc
- Email: silvia.paoli@meyer.it
- Phone: 039-0555662954
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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.