Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Function
Cerebral Palsy
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Upper Extremity Hemiplegia in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The proposed pilot study seeks to explore the effectiveness of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to improve upper limb function in children and youth (aged 6 to 18 years) with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, as measured by the…
- Trial name
- NCT03016923
- Testing
- FES Therapy
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Influence of Sensory Stimulation on Sensory Parameters and Motor Function in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether intensive sensory stimulation therapy can improve upper limb motor skills and sensory function in children aged 12-16 years with severe symptoms of Developmental Coordination…
- Trial name
- NCT06959329
- Testing
- Active and passive physical therapy without intensified sensory stimulation, Active and passive physical therapy with intensified sensory stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Latvia, Poland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Cerebral Palsy
Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy With And Without Cross Education In Cerebral Palsy
A nonprogressive injury to the growing brain, cerebral palsy can impair a child's speech, intellectual ability, and motor development. The kind of impairment will correspond with the affected brain region.
- Trial name
- NCT06522464
- Testing
- Group A: mCIMT with cross-education, Group B: mCIMT without cross-education
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke
Effect of Segmental Muscle Vibration on Upper Extremity Functional Ability Post Stroke
Background and objective: Upper extremity functional impairments are common consequences post stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of Segmental muscle vibration (SMV) application along with supervised…
- Trial name
- NCT03419793
- Testing
- segmental vibration device, physical therapy exercises
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Paresis
The Effects of Upper Extremity Robotic Rehabilitation in Children With Spastic Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Aims: To investigate the effects of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation on upper extremity skills and functional independence level in patients with hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (hCP).
- Conditions
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Paresis, Robotic Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT06352762
- Testing
- Conventional physiotherapy, Robotic Rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Bakircay University
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia
Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
A randomized control trial of bimanual training. The protocols have been developed at Columbia University to be child friendly and draws upon our experience since 1997 with constraint-induced movement therapy in children with…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Children, Pediatric
- Trial name
- NCT00305006
- Testing
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Physical Disability, Physical Activity
Frame Running for Exercise and Participation for Children and Young People With Physical Disabilities
The goal of this quasi-experimental single-arm trial is to evaluate whether a structured Frame Running training program can improve functional ability, participation, and quality of life in children and young people with physical…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Physical Activity, Physical Function, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- FRAME-EX (NCT07543614)
- Testing
- Frame Running Training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia
Neck-Trunk Stabilization Exercises and Bobath Therapy Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Physiotherapy is widely used in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. This study is conducted to identify the most appropriate physiotherapy approach.
- Trial name
- NCT05707052
- Testing
- Neck-Trunk Stabilization Exercises and conventional physical therapy, Bobath Therapy and conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Functional Performance
Upper Limb Functional Testing in Athletes
The aim of this study is to elaborate sports-specific normative data for different upper limb functional tests. About 250 sportspeople, aged between 14 and 35 years, and practicing an upper limb sport, will be recruited.
- Trial name
- NCT05533216
- Testing
- Performance of different upper limb functional tests
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 587 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Exercises' Effect on Muscle Strength, Aerobic Capacity and Respiratory Functions in Cystic Fibrosis
This research aims to evaluate the effects of upper and lower limb exercises on muscle strength and pulmonary function in children diagnosed with CF.
- Trial name
- NCT07508904
- Testing
- Arm Cycle Ergometry, Leg Cycle Ergometry
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Multiple Sclerosis
Hand Grip Strength Correlates Strongly With Weekly Working Hours - the Importance of Upper Limb Function in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) as leading cause of non-traumatic neurological disability in young adults has additionally to the individual's burden of disease a significant influence on their ability to work.
- Trial name
- NCT07889271
- Testing
- hand grip strength
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Salzburger Landeskliniken
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Does Wearing Tetra-Grip Improve Arm Function in Children Diagnosed With Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy?
This study evaluates the effect of wearing a tetra-grip on the affected arm of children with neonatal brachial plexus palsy. Half of the participants will have tetra-grip applied to the arm, while the other half will not have it…
- Trial name
- NCT03647761
- Testing
- Tetra-grip
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Distal Radius Fracture
Telerehabilitation in Distal Radius Fracture
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of telerehabilitation versus supervised therapy in the functional recovery of patients with distal radius fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT05332080
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation via application on cell phone
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Upper Extremity
The Effects of Trunk Exercises on Upper Extremity and Respiratory Functions in DMD
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of trunk training on trunk control, upper extremity, and pulmonary function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Upper Extremity, Respiratory Functions
- Trial name
- NCT04669847
- Testing
- Trunk-oriented exercise program, Conventional exercise program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Gokce Yagmur Gunes Gencer
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi for Executive Function in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study compares three exercise courses for children aged 8-11 years with autism spectrum disorder: Tai Chi with added cognitive challenges, standard Tai Chi, and general exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT07322952
- Testing
- Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, Standard Tai Chi, General Exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Jinan University Guangzhou
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Robot-Assisted Mirror Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether robot-assisted mirror therapy improves upper extremity function in children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07763691
- Testing
- Robot-Assisted Mirror Therapy, Mirror Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Cerebral Palsy
Intensive Somatosensory Camp for Manual Function and Participation in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
This study will evaluate whether an intensive day camp that combines somatosensory and motor training for the affected upper limb improves hand function and participation in children with unilateral cerebral palsy more than an…
- Trial name
- CAMPUSENS (NCT07487857)
- Testing
- Somatosensory-Motor Intensive Camp, Motor-Only Intensive Camp
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Cerebral Palsy
Strength Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction and Cerebral Palsy
load resistance exercises are performed while partially restricting venous blood flow to the exercising limb using a pneumatic cuff.
- Trial name
- NCT07748052
- Testing
- strength training combined with blood flow restriction and designed physical therapy program, a specially designed physical therapy program
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Biomechanical and Functional Effects of Adding Sensory-Threshold Electrical Stimulation to Neurodevelopmental Therapy in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Arm Repeated-Measures Study
This study investigates whether adding sensory-level electrical stimulation to an ongoing neurodevelopmental treatment program is associated with changes in ankle mobility, spasticity-related measures, muscle mechanical…
- Trial name
- NCT07491341
- Testing
- Sensory Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Harran University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Cerebral Palsy
The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of TASC and the Relationship Between SMC and Motor Functions
Selective motor control (SMC) impairment in children with cerebral palsy (CP) includes movement patterns dominated by flexor or extensor synergy affecting functional movements.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia, Cerebral Palsy Quadriplegic
- Trial name
- NCT04231227
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University