CompletedNot Applicable

Intensive Unimanual (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegia

United States83 participantsStarted 2014-09

Plain-language summary

A randomized control trial examining the relationship between changes in hand function and brain plasticity following intensive therapy. Two treatment approaches are used: constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) or Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT). The protocols have been developed at TC Columbia University to be child friendly and draw upon our extensive experience with constraint-induced movement therapy in children with cerebral palsy. Our center has been providing interventions camps for children with cerebral palsy since 1998. The interventions are performed in a 15 day day-camp setting with several children and at least one interventionist per child. The aim of the intervention is to improve the use of the affected hand and quality of overall movement in a fun, social setting. PARTICIPATION IS FREE. Please check out our website for more information: http://www.tc.edu/centers/cit/

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of unilateral cerebral palsy Exclusion Criteria: * Current medical illness unrelated to CP * Seizure disorder * Current use of medications know to lower the seizure threshold * Metallic object(s) in body, other than dental fillings * Pregnancy * Claustrophobia

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), within 2 days after treatment (post-test), 6 months after treatment (follow-up)

Assisting Hand Assessment

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), within 2 days after treatment (post-test), 6 months after treatment (follow-up)

Box and Blocks Test

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), within 2 days after treatment (post-test), 6 months after treatment (follow-up)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02918890

SponsorTeachers College, Columbia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-01

Results submitted2024-08-05

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), within 2 days after treatment (post-test), 6 months after treatment (follow-up)

Assisting Hand Assessment

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), within 2 days after treatment (post-test), 6 months after treatment (follow-up)

Box and Blocks Test

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), within 2 days after treatment (post-test), 6 months after treatment (follow-up)