The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if individualized nutrition support can improve nutrition, gastrointestinal symptoms, and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does individualized nutrition support improve the nutrition status of children with cerebral palsy? Does individualized nutrition support improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life? Researchers will compare children who receive individualized nutrition support with children who receive routine care. Participants will: Be randomly placed into one of two groups Have their nutrition status assessed Have their gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life assessed Receive individualized nutrition support or continue routine care
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Participants in the intervention group will receive individualized nutrition counseling and dietary recommendations based on nutritional status, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, gastrointestinal symptoms, and individual needs. The intervention will include assessment of dietary intake, individualized dietary planning, nutrition education, and follow-up during the 8-week study period. No drug, device, or dietary supplement will be administered as part of the intervention.
Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children Score
Quality of life will be assessed using the Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life. The change in score from baseline to Week 8 will be compared between the individualized nutrition intervention group and the routine care group.
Time frame: Baseline and week-8
Change in Body Mass Index-for-Age Z-Score
Body mass index-for-age z-score will be calculated using age- and sex-specific reference standards. The change from baseline to Week 8 will be compared between groups.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change in Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Gastrointestinal symptoms will be assessed using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. The mean score ranges from 1 to 7, with higher scores indicating more severe gastrointestinal symptoms. The change in mean score from baseline to Week 8 will be compared between the individualized nutrition intervention group and the routine care group.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Change in Youth Healthy Eating Index Score
Dietary quality will be assessed using the Youth Healthy Eating Index. The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better dietary quality. The change in total score from baseline to Week 8 will be compared between the individualized nutrition intervention group and the routine care group.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
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