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Adapting a measure of gross motor skills for individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder: A psychometric study

Validated measures capable of demonstrating meaningful interventional change in the CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) are lacking. The study objective was to modify the Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale (RSGMS) and evaluate its psychometric properties for individuals with CDD.

Citation:
Saldaris JM, Jacoby P, Marsh ED, Suter B, Leonard H, Olson HE, .......  Drummond C, Benke TA, Demarest S, Downs J. Adapting a measure of gross motor skills for individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder: A psychometric study. Epilepsy Research. 2024;200

Keywords:
CDKL5 deficiency disorder; Developmental epileptic encephalopathy; Gross motor function; Psychometric properties

Abstract:
Validated measures capable of demonstrating meaningful interventional change in the CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) are lacking. The study objective was to modify the Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale (RSGMS) and evaluate its psychometric properties for individuals with CDD.