Robot hand therapy for children with one-sided weakness
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether robot-assisted hand therapy can improve hand movement, grip strength, and joint position sense (proprioception) in children with hemiplegia. It aims to make daily activities easier for your child.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 6 and 9 years old
- Has hemiplegia (weakness or stiffness on one side) with mild to moderate spasticity (muscle stiffness)
- Can walk independently or with minor help (level I or II on the Gross Motor Function Classification System)
- Has some but not full hand use (level II or III on the Manual Ability Classification System)
- Can understand and follow simple instructions
- No fixed joint deformity, no prior upper-limb surgery, no hearing/vision/cognitive issues, and no botox injections in the last 6 months
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