Kinesiotherapy to improve arm function and daily activities in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Effects of Kinesiotherapy on Upper Limb Function and Activities of Daily Living in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
This program will test whether adding kinesiotherapy to regular physical therapy helps children ages 8–13 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve their affected arm function and everyday activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sialkot, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07244081 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled study enrolling 28 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, recruited from special education and hospital sites in Sialkot and Lahore. Participants will be randomly assigned to an experimental group that receives a kinesiotherapy protocol plus conventional physical therapy or to a control group that receives conventional physical therapy alone. Eligibility includes ages 8–13, MACS and GMFCS levels I–III, ability to follow simple instructions and communicate needs, and no concurrent rehabilitation or tone-altering injections. Outcomes focus on upper limb function and activities of daily living measured before and after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 8–13 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, MACS and GMFCS levels I–III, who can follow simple instructions and are not currently in other physical therapy or receiving botulinum toxin.
Not a fit: Children with severe visual or hearing deficits, severe cognitive impairments, a history of seizures, recent or planned orthopedic surgery, or current use of botulinum toxin are unlikely to benefit from this protocol or are excluded.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could lead to better affected-arm strength, function, and greater independence with daily activities for participating children.
How similar studies have performed: Kinesiotherapy and movement-based protocols have shown promising effects in stroke rehabilitation, but there are few rigorous randomized trials specifically in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 8-13 years old both sexes * Ability to follow simple instructions, able to sit or stand with support to participate in physical therapy sessions( MACS level Ⅰ-Ⅲ)(9) and (GMFCS level Ⅰ-Ⅲ)(10) * Ability to communicate needs and discomfort (verbally or non-verbally) * No concurrent participation in other physical therapy or rehabilitation programs Exclusion Criteria: * Severe visual and hearing impairments that would hinder participation * Severe cognitive or intellectual disabilities that would impede understanding of instructions * History of seizures or other neurological conditions that may impact participation * Recent (within 6 months) or planned orthopedic surgery * Concurrent use of botulinum toxin injections or oral medications affecting muscle tone(2).
Where this trial is running
Sialkot, Punjab Province
- Maria — Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Naima Andleeb, MS PT — Riphah Internatonal university
- Study coordinator: imran amjad, Phd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.