CompletedNot Applicable

Electrical Stimulation on Erbs Palsy Infants

Saudi Arabia40 participantsStarted 2023-04-23

Plain-language summary

This study examined the effect of reciprocal electrical stimulation (RES) across elbow flexors and extensors on the reaction of degeneration percentage and motor function in Erbs palsy infants. Forty infants with Erb's palsy aged between 2-5 months were randomly allocated to one of two equal groups: the control group (A) received standard physical therapy, the study group (B) received traditional physical therapy plus a 15-minute RES through elbow flexors and extensors. For three months, interventions were carried out three times each week. The percentage of degeneration and motor function reaction were assessed pre-and post-treatment using electromyography and Toronto active motion scale, respectively.

Who can participate

Age range2 Months – 5 Months

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants with OBPI limited to nerve roots C5, C6, with/without involvement of C7, partial lesion as determined by electrophysiological examinations, age between two to five months, and willingness of the infant's family to take part in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with clavicular or humeral fractures, complete transection of nerve roots, other neurological co-morbidities such cerebral palsy, congenital musculoskeletal deformities, or recommendation against electrical stimulation by the attending neuro-pediatrician.

What they're measuring

Percentage of degeneration

Timeframe: 2 months

Toronto active motion scale (TAMS)

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06631664

SponsorBadr University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-27

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