Hand and arm therapy for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy (affects both legs more than arms).
- Your child can handle objects with some difficulty (manual ability level 1–3).
- Your child can walk with or without assistance (gross motor level 1–3).
- Your child can grasp light objects and lift the weaker arm about 6 inches above a table.
- Your child has a thinking and learning score of 20 or higher on a children's mental test.
- No uncontrolled seizures, no recent botulinum toxin (Botox) injections in the last 6 months, and no recent bone or muscle surgeries.
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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