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NCT Number: NCT07518511

Sensory-Enhanced Asynchronous Tele-Rehabilitation Model for Improving Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Sensory-Enhanced Home-based Intensive Program (SE-HIP), delivered via asynchronous video guidance, compared to a Standard Home Program (SHP) on improving upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

BACKGROUND: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often have upper limb (UL) impairments that limit daily life and participation. Intensive, repetitive therapy is crucial, but traditional delivery has limitations. Home-based programs supported by tele-rehabilitation offer increased dosage and accessibility. Asynchronous models delivered via video guidance are flexible but are less studied for intensive upper limb therapy. Sensory processing deficits are common in cerebral palsy; integrating sensory enhancement may augment motor learning. Evidence combining sensory-enhanced intensive upper limb programs delivered asynchronously is lacking.

HYPOTHESES: The investigators hypothesized that children receiving the Sensory-Enhanced Home-based Intensive Program (SE-HIP) would demonstrate significantly greater improvements in primary upper limb functional outcomes, measured by the Box and Block Test (BBT) and the Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT), compared to those receiving the Standard Home Program (SHP).

RESEARCH QUESTION: Does a sensory-enhanced, asynchronous video-guided home program lead to significantly greater improvements in upper limb function (manual dexterity measured by the Box and Block Test (BBT) and the Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT)) compared to a standard video-guided home program in children with cerebral palsy (CP)?

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy (CP) Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Nervous System Diseases Tele-rehabilitation

Age range

5 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Cairo Governorate, 12613, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Mild spasticity (MAS 1 or 1+), independent ambulation (AFOs permitted), and the ability to follow simple instructions

Exclusion criteria

  • Significant fixed deformities, cognitive or sensory impairments hindering participation, uncontrolled epilepsy, or recent interventions like botulinum toxin or orthopedic surgery

Treatment and study plan

Sensory-Enhanced Home-based Intensive Program (SE-HIP)

Other

Videos include sensory preparation and intensive motor practice delivered asynchronously at home.

Standard Home Program (SHP)

Other

Videos cover standard home exercise activities delivered asynchronously at home.

Primary outcomes

  1. Nine-Hole Peg Test

    Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of training

    Assesses fine manual dexterity (finger dexterity). The patient places and removes nine pegs into a board as quickly as possible.

  2. Box and Block Test

    Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of training

    Assesses gross manual dexterity. The patient moves small wooden blocks across a partition in 60 seconds

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Sensory-Enhanced Asynchronous Tele-Rehabilitation Model for Improving Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: Tele-Rehab

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 8, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 8, 2026

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