Specialized Hand Function Therapy for Cerebral Palsy

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Recruiting

Led By Angela Shierk, PhD

Research Sponsored by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

present with a unilateral upper limb impairment

able to visually attend to objects

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, pre-intervention (within 2 weeks of start of intervention), and within 2 weeks of post-intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will assess a therapy program that helps young children with cerebral palsy improve hand function and occupational performance. Participants will receive 8 weeks of therapy and researchers will compare to usual care to see if there is a benefit.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young children aged 3 months to 2 years and 11 months who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, show uneven use of their hands, and can focus on objects visually. They should be interested in objects and try to reach or grab them with the less functional arm.

What is being tested?

The study tests 'Therapy Together,' a program designed to improve hand function in kids with unilateral cerebral palsy. Over eight weeks, it's compared against usual care to see if there's better progress in hand skills and daily activities.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves therapy rather than medication, side effects may include fatigue or frustration during sessions. However, specific side effects will depend on individual responses to the therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have weakness or difficulty moving one of my arms.

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I can see and focus on objects.

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I am at risk for or have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

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I can try to grab things with my affected arm.

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My child is between 3 months and 2 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, pre-intervention (within 2 weeks of start of intervention), and within 2 weeks of post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, pre-intervention (within 2 weeks of start of intervention), and within 2 weeks of post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, pre-intervention (within 2 weeks of start of intervention), and within 2 weeks of post-intervention for reporting.