Clinical trials: Upper Limb Function
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Electromyography Biofeedback Training Versus Mirror Therapy on Muscle Activity, Range of Motion and Function of Upper Limb in Children With Hemiplegia
One of the main motor control issues in hemiplegic CP is spasticity, which affects the flexor muscles of the upper limb. This spasticity causes the limb to adopt a flexed posture, limiting the range of motion and contributing to…
- Trial name
- NCT07818616
- Testing
- Neurotrac Simplex electromyography biofeedback device, Mirror, a designed physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Hand Grip Strength
Effects Of Spiral Strapping Systems On Upper Limb Function In Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this clinical study is to learn whether two different spiral strapping systems can improve arm and hand use in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Hand Grip Strength, Upper Extremity Function, Spasticity
- Trial name
- NCT07418710
- Testing
- TheraTogs® Spiral Strapping System, TogRite™ Spiral Strapping System, Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Home Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Use of Dynamic Arm Supports to Promote Activities of Daily Living in Individuals With DMD
This study is a longitudinal, randomized control trial evaluating the use of two commercially available dynamic arm support devices (1) Armon Ayura-Kinova and 2) JAECO WREX) to promote participation in activities of daily living…
- Trial name
- NCT03531788
- Testing
- Armon Ayura (Kinova), JAECO Wrex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Roxanna Marie Bendixen
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
"DOES MYOBLOC™ IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL HAND USE IN YOUNG CHILDREN WITH A HYPERTONIC UPPER EXTREMITY?"
In children with cerebral palsy, stiffness of the arm can develop early and delay or prevent the acquisition of normal hand skills.
- Trial name
- NCT00238641
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin type B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Child Development, Upper Motor Neurone Lesion
Validity and Reliability of the PROprioception Measurement Tool (PROMT)
This project assesses the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the PROMT in children with a UMN lesion. The study questions are: is the newly developed PROMT a feasible, reliable, and valid tool to assess lower limb…
- Conditions
- Child Development, Upper Motor Neurone Lesion, Cerebral Palsy, Proprioceptive Disorders
- Trial name
- PROMT (NCT05405881)
- Testing
- Proprioception measurement tool
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
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
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
Cerebral Palsy
A Trial Comparing Two Methods of CIMT in the Hemiplegic Child
Cerebral palsy remains a major cause of lifelong disability affecting approximately 2 per 1,000 children. Of those about 30% have hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HPC),a unilateral impairment, which can often lead to major difficulties…
- Trial name
- HCPCIMT (NCT01770678)
- Testing
- Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Upper Extremity Function
Core Stabilization for Upper Extremity Function and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study investigates the effects of core stabilization exercises on balance and upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Upper Extremity Function, Core Stabilization Exercise Therapy, Balance
- Trial name
- CORE-CP (NCT06973213)
- Testing
- core exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I of Upper Limb, Pain
THE EFFECTS OF FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION-ASSISTED BICYCLE ERGOMETRY IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME.(CRPS)
The goal of this clinical study is to evaluate the effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted cycling in patients with post-stroke Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type 1.
- Trial name
- CRPS (NCT07570199)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Zeynep Nur Köseoğlu
Multiple Sclerosis
Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between body awareness, trunk stabilization, and upper extremity functionality in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NCT07151534
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Horizontal Versus Vertical Upper Extremity Function in Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to investigate and compare the effects of horizontal and vertical upper extremity performance on hand skills and trunk control in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy; could…
- Trial name
- NCT07367477
- Testing
- a designed occupational therapy program to improvement hand skills conducted on a vertical surface., a designed occupational therapy (OT) program to improvement hand skills conducted on a horizontal surface.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Raghda Gamal Ateya Abd-Elbary
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Effect of Pully System on Hemiplegic Children
Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of sensory, motor, and postural disorders caused by non-progressive brain injury in early development.
- Trial name
- NCT06434246
- Testing
- pulley system exercise regimen, physical therapy program for CP
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Neuromotor Impairments
Physical Therapy for Montana Children With NMD Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to determine if physical therapy incorporating horses can improve the motor skills of the arms in children 6-17 years old with neuromotor disorders (such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular…
- Trial name
- NCT06887647
- Testing
- Physical Therapy Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment, Standard Play-Based Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Montana
Proximal Humerus Fracture
Hanover Humerus Registry
This register study collects data of patients with proximal humerus and humerus shaft fractures to monitor the healing process by assessing shoulder function and quality of life according to the treatment method (operative or…
- Trial name
- HHR (NCT03060876)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hannover Medical School
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Mirror Hands
Mirror Therapy in Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that frequently impairs upper extremity motor control and hand function, resulting in limitations in daily activities.
- Conditions
- Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Mirror Hands, Upper Extremity Dysfunction, Motor Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07734376
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Cerebral Palsy, Prosthesis User
Use of Low Cost Prostheses to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of an upper extremity prosthesis in improving the upper extremity function of children with cerebral palsy who have limited use of their hands.
- Trial name
- NCT03122171
- Testing
- Occupational Therapy Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cerebral Palsy
Project Falcon: Exploring a Virtual Reality-based Video Game for Young People With Cerebral Palsy
This study seeks to 1) adapt a low-cost controller, the Novint Falcon, and a set of video games that would provide rehabilitative feedback for young people with cerebral palsy, and 2) explore feasibility of the Falcon system and…
- Trial name
- NCT04298411
- Testing
- Falcon
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Hemiparesis, Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
The Impact of Robot Assisted Therapy and Metacognitive Skills Training for Children With Hemiparesis
The Occupational Therapy Department at Boston Children's Hospital is teaming up with MGH Institute of Health Professions to explore the benefits of using robot assisted therapy (Amadeo) and a problem solving approach (Active…
- Conditions
- Hemiparesis, Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Hemiparesis;Poststroke/CVA
- Trial name
- NCT04309266
- Testing
- Amadeo by Tyromotion, Active Learning Protocol for Stroke
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital