Comparing two therapies for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) versus virtual reality training in improving motor function in children aged 5 to 16 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either mCIMT, which involves immobilizing the unaffected hand and intensive practice with the affected hand, or virtual reality training combined with hot packs. The intervention will last for four weeks, with sessions occurring three times a week. The goal is to enhance daily activities and school participation by improving upper limb function.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age range between 5 to 16 years of age.
* Medical diagnosis of spastic hemiparetic CP.
* At least 20◦wrist and 10◦ active finger extension from full flexion.
* More movement deficits in 1 upper extremity (less than 2.5 on the Amount of Use scale (AOU) on the Pediatric Motor Activity Log (PMAL)).
* Muscle tone less than 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale.
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing.
* Classified level I, II, or III of the Manual Ability Classification System ( MACS) for Children with CP

Exclusion Criteria:

* Health problems not associated with CP.
* Seizure hemispatial neglect.
* Orthopaedic surgery on the involved upper extremity.
* Botulinum toxin therapy for the affected upper extremity within the past 6 months or within the study period.
* Balance problems

Where it's running

• Rising Sun Institute
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Maria Amjad, MS-PPT — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, PhD
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 9233224390125

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.