Arm More + Camp: An Implementation Study of a Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Camp for Children With Hemiparesis
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Enrolling By Invitation
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Implementation Cost
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Our primary aim is to evaluate the implementation cost of a full day modified constraint induced movement therapy camp for children with hemiparesis.
Participants will complete a day camp (9am to 4pm) with constraint induced movement therapy in Week 1 and bimanual therapy in Week 2.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 5 Years to 17 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Mild to moderate hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury (e.g, traumatic brain injury, stroke)
- •Ability to actively extend wrist to neutral and actively flex and extend fingers (at minimum)
- •Attend school full-time
- •Able to participate in group activities
- •Written consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Severe hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury
- •No wrist movement on the hemiplegic hand.
- •Unable to concentrate for periods of 60-90minutes
Arms & Interventions
Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and Bimanual Therapy
Intervention: Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Implementation Cost
Time Frame: From enrolment to the end of outcome data collection at 3 weeks
Implementation cost covers all resources necessary, including personnel, time, space, and supplies.
Secondary Outcomes
- Canadian Occupational Performance Measure(Baseline and the end of treatment at 2 weeks)
Investigators
Adam Kirton
Pediatric Neurologist
University of Calgary
