HABIT-ILE: A randomised trial of hand arm bimanual intensive training including lower extremity training for children with bilateral cerebral palsy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cerebral Palsy; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000164291
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-02-02
• Study Completion: 2022-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 23 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 92

Inclusion Criteria

(a) diagnosed with bilateral CP (diplegia/quadriplegia), GMFCS levels II (walks with limitations) to IV (limited self-mobility but able to do a standing transfer with the assistance of 1 person);
(b) aged 6 to 16 years;
(c) ability to grasp light objects and lift more impaired arm 15cm above a table surface;
(d) able to understand instructions and complete testing.

Exclusion Criteria

(a) uncontrolled seizures
(b) orthopaedic surgery in the six months prior to or scheduled during study period (eligible for inclusion if at least 12 months orthopedic surgery)
(c) visual impairment interfering with treatment/testing; and
(d) inability to undertake standing transfers and/or walk a few steps (with a walker).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified