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NCT Number: NCT05396053

Mirror Therapy Versus CIMT on Hand Function in Cerebral Palsy

The aim is to investigate the effect of mirror therapy on hand functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

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Key information

Conditions

Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Mirror Hands

Age range

5 year–9 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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About this study

Hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP) is a form of paralysis that affects motor performance and muscle tone on one side of the body. Spastic hemiplegia CP is the second form of cerebral palsy in premature infants, affecting one side of the body's limbs. Hand and upper limb dysfunction cause problems in half of the children with cerebral palsy. Mirror therapy is a growingly recognized new treatment option for hemiplegic cerebral palsy. While upper extremity involvement in hemiplegic CP and the residual effects are more severe, there is limited evidence of the efficacy of mirror treatment in children with hemiplegic CP

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Spasticity grade 1 or 1+ based on the modified Ashworth scale
  • Able to understand and follow instructions

Exclusion criteria

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Orthopedic dysfunction
  • Impairment in visual acuity
  • Children who are unable to pay attention during the treatment period

Treatment and study plan

physical therapy exercises

Other

Three times a week for 12 weeks.

Mirror Therapy

Other

Three times a week for 12 weeks.

Constraint induced movement therapy

Other

Three times a week for 12 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Hand grip strength

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change of hand strength by using Hand Dynamometer

  2. Hand function

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change of hand function skills by using Box and block test

  3. Fine Motor skills

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change of fine motor skills score by using Peabody

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Batterjee Medical College

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Mirror Therapy Versus CIMT Improves Hand Strength and Function in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
May 31, 2022
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2024

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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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