CIMT with or without a robotic glove to improve hand use in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Official title: Effects of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy With and Without Robotic Glove on Dexterity and Hand Grip Strength in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07248735 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see if adding a robotic glove to constraint-induced movement therapy helps children aged 6–12 with hemiplegic CP improve hand dexterity and grip strength.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 29, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07248735 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 6–12 years with hemiplegic CP who meet CIMT motor criteria (up to 20° wrist extension, up to 10° thumb abduction, up to 10° finger extension), GMFCS level 1–2, MAC grade 2–3, and who can follow simple instructions are the intended participants.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with severe cognitive impairment, other neurological disorders such as epilepsy, those already enrolled in other intensive physical therapy programs, or those outside the specified age and motor-function criteria are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized, two-arm trial enrolls 34 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy and compares standard constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) alone to CIMT combined with a robotic glove that assists finger flexion, extension, and individual finger movements. Participants receive intensive six-hour therapy sessions three to five days per week over a four- to eight-week period. Primary outcomes include hand dexterity and grip strength measured before and after the intervention. The trial is conducted at a single clinical site and is sponsored by Riphah International University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding a robotic glove to CIMT could increase affected-hand dexterity and grip strength and help children gain greater independence in daily activities.
How similar studies have gone: Constraint-induced movement therapy has proven benefits for hemiplegic CP, while combining CIMT with robotic-assisted gloves is a relatively new approach with limited but encouraging preliminary evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-12 years with Hemiplegic CP. * Both Genders will be included. * Fulfilling the CIMT criteria i.e. Up to 20 Degree Wrist Extension, up to 10 Degree * Thumb Abduction and Up to 10 Degree Finger Extension. * GMFCS level of 1 and 2. * MAC Grade 2 and 3. * Ability to understand and follow simple instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. * Presence of other neurological disorders such as epilepsy. * Children currently participating in other intensive physical therapy programs.
Where it's running
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Imran Amjad
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aftab Ansar Lodhi, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.