Play-based nerve mobilization to improve hand strength and dexterity in children with diplegic 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 randomized, single-blind controlled trial will enroll 16 children (age 6–12) with diplegic cerebral palsy (GMFCS III–IV, MACS II–III) at clinics in Lahore and randomly assign them to routine physical therapy with or without play-based neural mobilization. The intervention uses game-like activities (for example, a Simon Says format) to mobilize the ulnar, median, and radial nerves alongside standard therapy. Primary outcomes are hand grip strength measured with a dynamometer and manual dexterity measured with a pegboard test, collected over a 10-month study period. Convenience sampling is used and data will be analyzed in SPSS.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Inclusion Criteria:

  * Diplegic cerebral palsy patients
  * Both Girls and boys included
  * Age limit 6-12 years
  * CP child with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level III and IV(20)
  * CP child at MACS level II and III

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Patients with history of injury in 1 year.

  * Patients who cannot obey commands
  * CP children with associated scoliosis

Where it's running

• Acme Medical center, Liaqat medical center
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Uzma Irshad, 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

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.