Effect of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy along with conventional therapy and conventional therapy alone on upper extremity spasticity in children with Cerebral Palsy.

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder characterized by abnormal muscle tone, postural disabilities and movement disorders due to predominant motor syndrome. Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is referred to be an effective intervention that aid to improve motor functioning in hemiplegic cerebral palsy..; G80.9 is the ICD-10 code for Cerebral palsy.; G80.9

• Registration Number: IRCT20220411054500N1
• Lead Sponsor: Faisal Institute of Health Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2 May 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 46

Inclusion Criteria

Age 4-12 years
Both genders.
Children with diagnosed upper extremity spastic cerebral palsy.
Children with minimum grade 1+ on modified ashworth scale

Exclusion Criteria

?Children with Intellectual disability
Children who had concomitent sight and hearing disabilities
Children with previous six months history of hand surgery.
Children with uncontrolled seizures?Children with severe health problems not typically associated with CP
Children with contractures that limited functional arm and hand use

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The modified Ashworth scale will be used as the primary outcome variable to assess the level of spasticity. Timepoint: 3 timepoints including baseline measurement (week 0), 2nd week post treatment and 4th week post treatment. Method of measurement: The modified Ashworth scale will be used to measure level of spasticity.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children (CP QOL-Child) is a secondary outcome variable that is useful for evaluating Quality of Life. Timepoint: Timepoint include 3 points including baseline measurement (week 0), 2nd week post treatment and 4th week post treatment. Method of measurement: The CP QOL-Child is used to assess the quality of life of children aged 4-12 years.