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Clinical Trials/NCT06065904
NCT06065904
Not yet recruiting
Not Applicable

Exploring the Efficacy of a Comprehensive Nutritional Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy and ASD: A Randomized Controlled Trial at a Single Center

Silviya Pavlova Nikolova, PhD0 sites200 target enrollmentOctober 1, 2023

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Nutrition Disorder, Child
Sponsor
Silviya Pavlova Nikolova, PhD
Enrollment
200
Primary Endpoint
bedridden days monthsmean duration of bedridden days over six months
Status
Not yet recruiting
Last Updated
2 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The study is a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial that will be conducted at the Medical University of Varna. This setting offers access to a wealth of clinical expertise in managing CP and ASD and a rich tradition of conducting robust nutritional interventions.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
October 1, 2023
End Date
July 30, 2026
Last Updated
2 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Factorial
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Silviya Pavlova Nikolova, PhD
Responsible Party
Sponsor Investigator
Principal Investigator

Silviya Pavlova Nikolova, PhD

The research is financed by the European Union-NextGenerationEU, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Bulgaria, project № BG-RRP-2.004-0009-C02.

Medical University of Varna

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • A formal diagnosis made by a qualified neurologist. The diagnosis can span across the different types of CP and ASD.
  • Expressed willingness to participate in the study.
  • Availability for the entire duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Children with acute medical conditions or comorbidities that may significantly disrupt study assessments.
  • Any severe infections within the last 10 days prior to the study.
  • Presence of genetic syndromes that could influence nutritional status, e.g., Silver Russel syndrome or Down syndrome.
  • Parents with cognitive impairments, which might pose challenges in their participation during assessments/intervention.
  • Children who have been part of any major dietary or nutritional interventions in the last three months.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

bedridden days monthsmean duration of bedridden days over six months

Time Frame: six months

mean duration of bedridden days

Secondary Outcomes

  • Number of social interactions per week with non-family members(six months)
  • Height-for-Age Z-Score(six months)
  • Number of Leisure Activities per Month(six months)
  • BMI-for-Age Z-Score(six months)
  • Weight-for-Age Z-Score(six months)
  • Total Days of School or Kindergarten Attendance per month(six month)
  • Total Number of New Spoken Words per Month(six months)

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