Movement therapy for arm use in children with cerebral palsy
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 13 years old.
- Your child can follow simple instructions and sit or stand with some support.
- Your child can communicate needs or discomfort, whether by speaking or using other methods.
- Your child is not currently in another physical therapy or rehab program.
- Your child has not had seizures or any other neurological condition that might affect participation.
- Your child has not had orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months, and is not planning any soon.
- Your child is not using Botox or muscle-relaxing medications currently.
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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