Mirror Therapy Versus CIMT Improves Hand Strength and Function in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Sponsor
- Batterjee Medical College
- Enrollment
- 74
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Hand function
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim is to investigate the effect of mirror therapy on hand functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Detailed Description
Hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP) is a form of paralysis that affects motor performance and muscle tone on one side of the body. Spastic hemiplegia CP is the second form of cerebral palsy in premature infants, affecting one side of the body's limbs. Hand and upper limb dysfunction cause problems in half of the children with cerebral palsy. Mirror therapy is a growingly recognized new treatment option for hemiplegic cerebral palsy. While upper extremity involvement in hemiplegic CP and the residual effects are more severe, there is limited evidence of the efficacy of mirror treatment in children with hemiplegic CP
Investigators
Mohamed A. Abdel Ghafar
Associate Professor
Batterjee Medical College
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Spasticity grade 1 or 1+ based on the modified Ashworth scale
- •Able to understand and follow instructions
Exclusion Criteria
- •Cognitive impairment
- •Orthopedic dysfunction
- •Impairment in visual acuity
- •Children who are unable to pay attention during the treatment period
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Hand function
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Change of hand function skills by using Box and block test
Fine Motor skills
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Change of fine motor skills score by using Peabody
Hand grip strength
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Change of hand strength by using Hand Dynamometer