Breathing and hand function in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how breathing strength and hand function are connected in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (weakness on one side). Your child would do some simple breathing and hand tests to help doctors understand this better.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (weakness on one side of the body).
- Your child is stable — no recent medicine changes, flare-ups, or therapy changes in the last 3 months.
- Your child can follow simple instructions and is well enough to do breathing tests.
- No chest infection, asthma attack, or heart/lung problems right now or recently.
- No Botox injections or arm/hand surgery in the last 6 months.
- No uncontrolled seizures or recent major bone surgery.
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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