Therapy Together for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a therapy program called Therapy Together for children at risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy who have trouble using one hand. It aims to help them use their affected hand and arm more effectively.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is at risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
- Your child is between 3 months and 5 years 11 months old.
- Your child uses one hand more than the other or has trouble using one arm.
- Your child can see and focus on objects.
- Your child shows interest in toys or objects and tries to reach or grab them with their weaker hand.
- Your child does not have severe, uncontrolled seizures, major vision problems, or serious behavioral issues.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests a therapy called CHRIST for children ages 6-12 who have spastic cerebral palsy affecting one side. The goal is to improve hand use and arm function.
This trial tests an intensive therapy program that trains both hands together to improve hand use in children with cerebral palsy. It may help your child with everyday hand and arm skills, but it also requires meeting certain health, eye, and recent-treatment limits.
This study tests whether a type of physical therapy called kinesiotherapy can improve arm and hand function and daily living skills in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (weakness on one side). It may help children who can follow simple directions and participate in therapy sessions.
This study tests two types of physical therapy to help children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy improve the use of their arms and hands. The treatments focus on stretching and coordination exercises, and they may help your child with daily activities.
This study compares two types of hand and arm therapy for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (weakness on one side of the body). It tests whether restricting movement of the stronger arm or training the weaker arm alone works better to improve function.
This study tests a special hand and arm therapy for children with spastic cerebral palsy. The therapy also includes leg exercises to improve movement. It may help your child use their hands and arms better.
Hear when a new Cerebral Palsy trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.