Modified arm therapy versus virtual reality for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two types of therapy to help children with cerebral palsy use their weaker arm better. One therapy involves gently restraining the strong arm to encourage use of the weaker arm, and the other uses virtual reality games to practice arm movements.
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Who can take part
- Age 5 to 16 years
- Diagnosed with cerebral palsy that affects one side more (spastic hemiparetic)
- Can bend wrist back 20 degrees and straighten fingers 10 degrees
- Uses the affected arm much less than the other arm
- No Botox in the affected arm in the last 6 months
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