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NCT Number: NCT02156713

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Summer Camp

Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) is an intervention for unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). It is currently part of standard of care for children with unilateral CP, but is typically done one-on-one and with the child wearing a cast 24 hours a day during the duration of treatment. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of an intensive group-based CIMT summer camp in which participants wear a removable cast on upper extremity function, occupational performance, and patient-specific goals. The investigators hypothesize that upper extremity skills and occupational performance will increase, and that patients will reach their individualized goals.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy, Diplegic, Infantile Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Paresis Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

3 year–7 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Scores of level I, II or III on the Manual Ability Classification System
  • Independent grasp
  • Ability to ambulate independently or with an assistive device
  • Sufficient cooperation and cognitive understanding to participate in a group.

Exclusion criteria

  • Lack of hand function
  • Fixed contractures
  • Active seizures
  • High tone
  • Medical instability
  • Non-English speaking parents.

Treatment and study plan

CIMT Camp

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure Score

    Time frame: Week 5

    The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure asks parents to rate their child's level of occupational performance as well as how satisfied they are with it both before and after treatment.

  2. Goal Attainment Scaling

    Time frame: Week 5

    Parents and therapists identify appropriate goals for the child to achieve at the end of therapy. The therapist then identifies "levels of attainment" for each individual goal.

  3. Change in Manual Ability Classification System Level

    Time frame: Week 5

    The Manual Ability Classification System is an observation-based measure of upper extremity function in individuals with cerebral palsy.

  4. Change in Pediatric Motor Activity Log Score

    Time frame: Week 5

    This caregiver questionnaire addresses how often and how well a child uses his or her affected extremity outside of the therapy setting.

  5. Change in Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test Score

    Time frame: Week 5

    This is an observation-based measure during which the therapist evaluates the quality of an individual's upper extremity movement with regard to dissociated movement, grasp, protective extension, and weight bearing.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kelly Tanner

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Summer Camp for Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Ages 3-7

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jun 5, 2014
Registry last updated
Feb 4, 2015

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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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