Using biofeedback and electrical stimulation to help children with hemiplegia

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 involves 40 children aged 5 to 10 years with hemiplegia cerebral palsy, recruited from an outpatient clinic. The intervention combines functional electrical nerve stimulation and biofeedback to evaluate their combined effects on improving upper limb function. Participants will be assessed based on their ability to follow instructions and their spasticity levels. The goal is to enhance motor skills and functional abilities in these children.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Their age will range from 5 to 10 years.
* Spasticity grade range from 1+ to 2, according to Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) (Bohannon and Smith, 2011).
* Their UL ability function will be at level II according to Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) (Penta et al., 2001).
* They will be able to follow instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Loss of sensation
* The presence of visual or auditory impairments.
* Musculoskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the upper extremities.
* Seizures.
* Surgical interference in upper limbs.
* Botulinum toxin injections in the last 6 months.

Where it's running

• Cairo University
  Giza, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Alaa T Ramadan, M.SC
• Email: dr.alaataha@yahoo.com
• Phone: 01019320008

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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.