CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Upper Extremity Robotic Rehabilitation in Children With Spastic Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2017-02-15

Plain-language summary

Aims: To investigate the effects of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation on upper extremity skills and functional independence level in patients with hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (hCP). Methods: 34 hCP patients attended the study. 17 children in the training group recived conventional physiotherapy and Robotic Rehabilitation. 17 children in the control group recived only conventional physiotherapy. Convantional physiotherapy program lasted 45 minutes, Robotic Rehabilitation program lasted 30 minutes. All participants were enrolled in sessions 3 times a week for 5 weeks. Measurements were made before and after the therapy. Outcome measures were Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for muscle tone, Abilhand-Kids Test for manual skills, The Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) for upper extremity motor function and The WeeFIM for functional independence level.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with spastic hemiparetic CP * Upper extremity muscle tone between 1-3 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale * According to Gross Motor Functional Clasification System level 1-2-3 * Able to understand simple instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of epilepsy * Having botox in the last 6 months * Having surgery in the last 6 months

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Muscle Tone

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.

Upper Extremity Motor Function

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.

Manual Ability

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.

Functional Independence

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06352762

SponsorIzmir Bakircay University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-08-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 18 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

Muscle Tone

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.

Upper Extremity Motor Function

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.

Manual Ability

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.

Functional Independence

Timeframe: Assessment was performed twice, before treatment started and at the end of the fifth week.