How arm and hand function affects participation 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 observational study will measure upper limb manual ability and participation in everyday activities in children aged 5–8 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy using clinical assessments and participation questionnaires. Eligible children will have mild to moderate spasticity in the affected upper limb (Modified Ashworth grades 1, 1+ or 2) and be able to follow simple instructions, with recent botulinum toxin injections or upper-limb surgery excluded. Researchers will compare manual ability scores with participation levels across home, school, and community domains to characterize their relationship. The work is conducted at the outpatient clinic of Cairo University's Faculty of Physical Therapy and is intended to inform occupational and physical therapy goal-setting and follow-up.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
* Both genders will be included.
* Children's age will be ranging from 5 to 8 years.
* The degree of spasticity in affected upper limb ranges from grade 1, 1+ and 2 according to Modified Ashworth Scale.
* Children are able to understand and respond to simple instructions.
* Children in inclusion education system.
* Parents are of nearly the same socioeconomic level and must have at least an average level of education.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children will be excluded in the presence of the following:

  * Severe visual, auditory or perceptual impairment that interfere with the evaluation program.
  * Botulinum toxin injection in upper limb or recent orthopedic surgery within last 6 months (Alkan and Bingol,2021).
  * Fixed deformities in the affected upper limb. Significant mental or psychological problems that interfere with understanding instructions.

Where it's running

• Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hoda AbdelAzim El talawy, professor — Hoda_eltalawy@hotmail.com
• Study coordinator: Mourine Mounir Amir
• Email: mourine.mounir15@gmail.com
• Phone: 01274996490

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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.