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N/A N=83 Randomized Treatment

Intensive Unimanual (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegia

Cerebral Palsy · Hemiplegia · Children

Enrolled (actual)
83
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function — 323.6; 479.5; 265.6; 121.3 seconds

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (Other); Hand-arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (Other)
Age
Pediatric · 6+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Teachers College, Columbia University
Primary completion
Jan 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function
323.6; 479.5; 265.6; 121.3; 435.7; 377.3
PRIMARY
Assisting Hand Assessment
55.4; 52.5; 62.3; 61.3; 54.8; 54.5
PRIMARY
Box and Blocks Test
18.9; 16.6; 21.4; 26; 16.2; 14
SECONDARY
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
2.5; 2.9; 3.2; 3.5; 2.8; 3.6

Summary

A randomized control trial examining the relationship between changes in hand function and brain plasticity following intensive therapy. Two treatment approaches are used: constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) or Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT). The protocols have been developed at TC Columbia University to be child friendly and draw upon our extensive experience with constraint-induced movement therapy in children with cerebral palsy. Our center has been providing interventions camps for children with cerebral palsy since 1998. The interventions are performed in a 15 day day-camp setting with several children and at least one interventionist per child. The aim of the intervention is to improve the use of the affected hand and quality of overall movement in a fun, social setting. PARTICIPATION IS FREE. Please check out our website for more information: http://www.tc.edu/centers/cit/

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosis of unilateral cerebral palsy

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current medical illness unrelated to CP
  • Seizure disorder
  • Current use of medications know to lower the seizure threshold
  • Metallic object(s) in body, other than dental fillings
  • Pregnancy
  • Claustrophobia
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02918890). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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