CompletedNot Applicable

Constraint-induced Movement Therapy for Perinatal Brachial Plexus Injury

22 participantsStarted 2010-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the addition of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) to usual care occupational therapy in children with perinatal brachial plexus injury. Participants are randomized to receive either the intervention (CIMT) or control first, then cross over to receive the other one.

Who can participate

Age range12 Months – 5 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant has perinatal brachial plexus injury * Participant walking at time of study inception * Ability to cooperate with interventions and assessment * Participant currently receiving occupational therapy 1+ hour per week and planning to continue for duration of study Exclusion Criteria: * Co-morbid diagnosis not related to perinatal brachial plexus injury * Flaccidity of the involved upper extremity or no observable hand function * Planned surgery or drug intervention during the study period * Allergy or intolerance to constraint intervention materials

What they're measuring

Assisting Hand Assessment 5.0

Timeframe: change from baseline at 8 weeks and 16 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03765034

SponsorChildren's Hospital Los Angeles

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-12-31

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