Trunk and arm therapy for children with one-sided cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a therapy program for the trunk and upper body (arms and hands) in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. The goal is to see if this program helps them move more easily without using substitute movements (compensations), so they can do everyday tasks more effectively.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have unilateral cerebral palsy, meaning the condition mainly affects one side of the body.
- Your child should be able to use their hands relatively well, classified as Level I or II on the Manual Ability Classification System (this means they can handle objects with some limitations, but can do most tasks).
- Your child must not have had botox injections or shock wave therapy in the past 6 months, or plan to have them during the trial.
- Your child must not be currently receiving intensive therapy (like several sessions per week) for their condition.
- Your child must not have known hip problems (like hip dislocation or hip dysplasia).
- Your child must be able to follow simple instructions and not have severe attention or comprehension difficulties, uncontrolled seizures, or serious vision problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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