Influence of trunk control on the manual function of children with myelomeningocele.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: myelomeningocele; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000047099
• Lead Sponsor: Caroline Maira Moreira Pittoli

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-01-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

The study group is composed with children who have myelomeningocele, on the other hand, the control group is composed with health children.

Exclusion Criteria

cognitive impairment interfering with comprehension tests
muscle-skeletal deformities
impaired vision and / or hearing that might have prevented their implementation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
mean subitem fine motor function Epilepsis Barn Test score, who assesses fine motor movements of the hand.[at baseline];mean In-Hand Manipulation score, who assesses ability of manipulate objects[at baseline];mean Trunk Impairment Scale score, who assesses trunk motor function[at baseline]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
time taken to complete hand manupulation task[at baseline]