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Horizontal Versus Vertical Upper Extremity Function in Bilateral Cerebral Palsy

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2025-06-16

Plain-language summary

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to investigate and compare the effects of horizontal and vertical upper extremity performance on hand skills and trunk control in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy; could include any of the following: both gender, age ranged from 5 years to 8 years. The main question it aims to answer \[is/are\]: There will be no significant difference effect between horizontal and vertical upper extremity performance on hand skills and trunk control in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 8 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children with BSCP, their chronological age will be ranged from 5 years to 8 years. * Their level of motor function will be I or II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System - Expanded and Revised. * The degree of spasticity for these children will ranged from grade 1 to 1⁺ according to Modified Ashworth Scale. * Their level of fine motor function will be I or II according to The Bimanual Fine Motor Function. * All children's level of segmental trunk control will be level 7 (full trunk control) according to Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control. * They will be able to follow instructions during evaluation and treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Surgical interference in upper limbs and/or spine that may restrain the child performance during activities. * Orthopedic problems or fixed deformities in the vertebral column and/or upper extremities. * Uncontrolled seizures. * Visual or hearing impairment. * Receiving special medication affecting muscle and /or mental function.

What they're measuring

Change in Fine motor proficiency

Timeframe: Before and after the three months of treatment

Change in upper extremity function

Timeframe: Before and after the three months of treatment

Change in trunk stability from sitting

Timeframe: Before and after the three months of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07367477

SponsorRaghda Gamal Ateya Abd-Elbary

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 8 Years

SexALL

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