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Evaluation of Bladder and Bowel Functions, Participation and Quality of Life in Children With Intellectual Disabilities
Led by Abant Izzet Baysal University · Updated on 2025-12-10
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating bladder and bowel functions, participation levels, and quality of life in children with intellectual disabilities aged 5 to 12 years. This study addresses a gap in research by examining these factors together in children with intellectual disability, including those attending Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers, compared to typically developing children. Intellectual disability and related neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions often impact bowel or bladder dysfunction, which in turn affects daily life and well-being. The study includes two groups: children with mild to severe intellectual disabilities and typically developing children, both aged 5 to 12. Assessments will use questionnaires such as the Childhood Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Questionnaire, Dysfunctional Voiding and Incontinence Scoring System, and the Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score to evaluate bladder and bowel function. Child participation will be measured with the Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation, while parental quality of life and children's quality of life related to gastrointestinal symptoms will be assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory - Gastrointestinal Symptoms Module, respectively. Participants and their parents will provide sociodemographic information including age, height, weight, marital status, and education level. The study involves baseline evaluations using various symptom and participation scales to measure bladder and bowel function and quality of life. This cross-sectional observational study started in September 2025 and will conclude in December 2026. It aims to better understand the challenges faced by children with intellectual disabilities and their families, providing important insights into their health and daily functioning.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Bladder and Bowel Functions, Participation and Quality of Life in Children With Intellectual Disabilities
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged between 5 and 12 years
- Diagnosed with mild, moderate, or severe intellectual disability as documented by the Child Special Needs Report (ÇÖZGER)
- Parent and child agree to participate
- Typically developing children aged between 5 and 12 years
- Parent and child agree to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of physical disability (for children with intellectual disabilities)
- Neurological anomaly affecting bladder and bowel functions
- Parent does not consent to participate
- Trauma or surgery affecting bladder and bowel functions within the last 6 months
- Diagnosis of a genetic disorder (for children with intellectual disabilities)
- Use of medications that may affect bladder and bowel functions
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Single visit
Participants complete questionnaires and assessments related to bladder and bowel functions, participation, and quality of life.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Health Science
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye), 14100
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Research Team
S
Sezen Tezcan
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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