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New treatment option for Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Official title Whole Body Metabolism in Children With Cerebral Palsy With Low Skeletal Muscle Mass
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06486597
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- At the center of pediatrics in Copenhagen the investigators experience that the children with CP with low skeletal muscle mass have more complications and admission after for example surgery is prolonged due to these complications. In order to prevent malnutrition and energy insufficiency as well as obesity and cardiometabolic disorders in adulthood, and with the aim of defining biomarkers for energy needs, the investigators wish to determine energy and protein needs in children with CP.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 to 18. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- -Children with cerebral palsy with low skeletal muscle mass o Being wheelchair dependent GMFCS IV-V
- Healthy controls: Children admitted to the EMU because of either
- Classification of epilepsy or to rule out differential diagnoses of epilepsy
- Nocturnal EEG changes Age: o 2-18 years \- Signed informed consent to participation in the trial.
You likely can't join if
- Inability to understand the purpose of the trial or cooperate in the conduction of the experiments. For the children this will concern of course the...
- Competing conditions at risk of compromising the results of the study.
- In healthy children, concerns that participation in the trial may affect the diagnostic quality of the EMU investigation
- Participation in other trials that may interfere with the results.
- Intake of medications that may interfere with the results, evaluated by investigator.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Copenhagen, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years to 18 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Copenhagen, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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