Therapy Together program for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Official title: Implementation of Therapy Together With the State of Texas Early Childhood Intervention Program
Run by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children · NCT06040619 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a new therapy program can help young children with unilateral cerebral palsy improve their hand skills and everyday activities better than standard care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Months to 71 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Frisco, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 13, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 2028 |
| Study ends | August 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06040619 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 3 months to 5 years with unilateral cerebral palsy or at risk for developing it, who exhibit asymmetric hand use.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with uncontrolled epilepsy, significant visual impairment, severe behavioral problems, or those unable to complete the assessment protocol may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Therapy Together program, a pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy designed for young children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Participants aged 3 months to 5 years will engage in an 8-week intervention that includes caregiver education and play-based therapeutic activities aimed at improving hand function and occupational performance. The study compares outcomes between children receiving the Therapy Together program and those receiving usual care, while also assessing the feasibility of implementing this program within standard early intervention frameworks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance hand function and daily performance in young children with unilateral cerebral palsy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies on constraint-induced movement therapy have shown promising results, suggesting that this approach may be effective for similar conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * at risk for developing cerebral palsy or have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy * children ages 3 months to 5 years 11 months * present with asymmetric hand use * present with a unilateral upper limb impairment * able to visually attend to objects * demonstrate an interest in objects * attempt to reach for or grasp objects with the impaired upper extremity Exclusion Criteria: * uncontrolled epilepsy * significant visual impairment * severe behavioral problems * inability to complete the assessment protocol.
Where it's running
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Scottish Rite for Children
Frisco, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Angela Shierk, PhD — Scottish Rite for Children
- Study coordinator: Angela Shierk, PhD
- Email: angela.shierk@tsrh.org
- Phone: (469) 412-7172
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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.