Using digital tools to improve rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy
Leveraging Digital Technologies to Advance Rehabilitation for Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11165773
This study is testing a new way to help kids with one-sided cerebral palsy improve their arm skills using online therapy, making it easier for families, especially those in remote areas, to access important treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11165773 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy by utilizing telehealth to deliver pediatric constraint induced movement therapy (pCIMT). The approach involves intensive practice with the affected arm while the unaffected arm is constrained, which is typically challenging to access for many families. By employing wrist-worn accelerometers, the study aims to measure the effectiveness of telehealth pCIMT in improving upper extremity motor skills and to compare it with traditional in-person assessments. This innovative method seeks to make therapy more accessible, especially for families in rural or underserved areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years with unilateral upper extremity deficits due to cerebral palsy.
Not a fit: Patients with bilateral upper extremity deficits or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective rehabilitation therapies for children with unilateral cerebral palsy, enhancing their motor skills and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While telehealth interventions have shown promise in early-stage pediatric research, this specific approach to pCIMT via telehealth is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAUS, ELIZABETH G. — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MAUS, ELIZABETH G.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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