Modified constraint-induced therapy for children with cerebral palsy: A randomised controlled trial

Completed

• Conditions: Hemiplegic cerebral palsy; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000446460
• Lead Sponsor: The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged between 6 months and 8 years; with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy, as diagnosed by a neurodevelopmental paediatrician; some active wrist extension and/or finger extension in the affected upper limb; passive range of movement (ROM) in the affected upper limb that allows functional activity; the ability to cooperate for assessment and therapy sessions; parents indicate a strong commitment to attending all assessments, providing daily therapy to the child, and to attending weekly therapy appointments; and access to weekly occupational therapy.

Exclusion Criteria

Children with altered upper limb management in the 4 months preceding baseline assessment, including casting, surgery, botulinum toxin injections or altered splinting regimes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified