Sensory play therapy for children with one-sided stiffness
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of play-based therapy that helps the brain make sense of touch, movement, and balance can improve daily skills in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. It might help your child move more easily and feel more comfortable in their body.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 12 years old.
- They have spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (stiffness on one side of the body).
- They can walk with or without help (GMFCS levels I, II, or III).
- They are able to follow simple instructions.
- They have not had any recent bone or muscle surgery.
- Their seizures are well-controlled (if they have any).
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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