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Assessment of Nutritional Status Using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Z-Score in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT07351695 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 84

Last updated 2026-01-20

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Summary

Children with cerebral palsy are at increased risk of malnutrition due to motor impairment, feeding difficulties, and chronic health problems. Accurate assessment of nutritional status in this population can be challenging, particularly when standard anthropometric measurements are difficult to obtain.

This observational study aims to evaluate nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy using the mid-upper arm circumference Z-score (MUACZ) and to examine its relationship with functional severity levels. Anthropometric measurements and clinical data will be collected during routine outpatient visits. Nutritional status will be classified using predefined reference standards, and associations with motor and feeding function classifications will be analyzed.

The findings of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of practical approaches for nutritional assessment in children with cerebral palsy across different ages and functional levels.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Malnutrition in Children

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Months
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-01
Primary Completion
2025-01-30
Completion
2025-01-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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