Study of Bladder and Bowel Functions, Participation, and Quality of Life in Children Aged 5 to 12 With and Without Intellectual Disabilities

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a study to understand bladder and bowel functions, participation, and quality of life in children aged 5 to 12 years with intellectual disabilities compared to typically developing children. This condition involves a range of urinary and bowel symptoms that often affect children with developmental challenges, impacting their daily life and well-being. The study aims to fill a gap in knowledge by evaluating these functions together along with child participation and parental quality of life. The study involves two groups children diagnosed with mild to severe intellectual disabilities and typically developing children within the same age range. Data will be collected through questionnaires assessing bladder and bowel dysfunction, child participation, and quality of life for both children and their parents. The study will be conducted as a cross-sectional observational assessment without any intervention. Participants will provide sociodemographic information and complete various validated questionnaires including the Childhood Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Questionnaire, Dysfunctional Voiding and Incontinence Scoring System, and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Parental quality of life will also be assessed. The study will help researchers understand how bladder and bowel issues affect participation and quality of life in these children. The total study duration extends until December 2026, with assessments occurring at baseline.

Bladder and Bowel Functions, Participation and Quality of Life in Children With Intellectual Disabilities