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NCT Number: NCT07441057

Effects of CHRIST on Upper Limb Function in Children With Pediatric Stroke

Pediatric stroke poses significant challenges due to its impact on a child's developing brain. Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in children can result in long-term motor, sensory, and cognitive impairments, particularly affecting upper limb function.

Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intensive Strength Training is a structured intervention model that integrates high-repetition, strength-based, and goal-oriented exercises targeting upper limb coordination and use. This study aims to explore the efficacy of CHRIST in improving upper limb function using the ABILHAND-Kids questionnaire to assess changes in manual ability. The study aims to generate pediatric-specific evidence for intensive hand-focused rehabilitation strategies.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

7 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Clinical settings having pediatric stroke patients.

Mandi Bahāuddīn, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Children aged 7 to 12 years diagnosed with pediatric ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke(21).
  • Clinical evidence of upper limb motor impairment following stroke.
  • Parent/guardian consent and child assent obtained.

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments interfering with therapy.
  • Uncontrolled seizures or medical conditions contraindicating exercise.
  • Previous participation in intensive upper limb therapy within the last 3 months.
  • Orthopedic conditions (e.g., fractures, contractures) that limit upper limb movement.

Treatment and study plan

CHRIST

Other

A session of 40 minutes, which includes 3 sets (10 minutes exercise with 3 minutes rest period per set), three times a week, over a 10 weeks period. The speed of the treadmill for the upper limbs will be 0.3-1.2 km/h.

Primary outcomes

  1. ABILHAND-Kids

    Time frame: Baseline and after 10 weeks

    The ABILHAND-Kids is specifically developed to evaluate upper limb function in children and adolescents with neurological impairments, making them highly sensitive to changes in motor performance

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intense Strength Training on Upper Limb Function in Children With Pediatric Stroke

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 27, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 27, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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