Wearable technology to improve upper limb function in children with unilateral 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 national interventional study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a wearable device, WeFun, designed to enhance the functionality of the affected upper limb in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP). The study focuses on children aged 3 to 8 years who are classified as levels I to III on the Manual Ability Classification System. Participants will engage in home-based training that incorporates the wearable technology to assess and improve their upper limb movement and daily living activities. The goal is to increase the spontaneous use of the affected limb, thereby enhancing overall participation and quality of life.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed diagnosis of UCP.
* Children aged between 3 and 8 years old.
* Children rated on levels I to III on the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Botulinum toxin injection or surgical interventions in the upper limb within 6 months prior to study entry.
* Medical complications non-controlled that would interfere with study participation (e.g., not controlled epilepsy).
* Predominantly athetoid or dystonia movement patterns.
* Insufficient cognitive level to follow instructions,
* Non-corrected marked visual impairments.

Families can be retired from the study after starting if:

* Families don't assist or don't collaborate in the weekly sessions with the reference person.
* Wearable activity if presumably lower than expected (few recordings of activity, \<20%).
* Families don't provide feedback about daily sessions through the satisfaction system in the app/registration sheet.

Where it's running

• Universidade da Coruña
  A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Verónica Robles García, PhD
• Email: veronica.robles@udc.es
• Phone: +34 981167000

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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.