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Intensive Bimanual Therapy for Cerebral Palsy

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Research Sponsored by Laval University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Having a diagnosis of cerebral palsy or spastic hemiparesis encephalopathy
Having sensorimotor deficits of one or both upper limb (spastic hemiparesis with a dominance on one side of the body; Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) level 1, 2 or 3)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up measured 6-month post-intervention.
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Study Summary

This trial will help researchers understand if an intensive bimanual therapy can improve arm movement and usage in everyday life for people with cerebral palsy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children with cerebral palsy who can understand and perform study tasks, have sensorimotor deficits in one or both arms (with a preference on one side), and are classified as MACS level 1 to 3. It's not for those with uncorrected vision issues, other major health problems that could interfere, or recent Botox injections in the arms.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial studies intensive bimanual therapy's effect on arm movement and everyday use of the most affected arm in kids with cerebral palsy. It also looks at how brain imaging might predict outcomes from this therapy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves physical therapy rather than medication, typical side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue following sessions. The specific risks will depend on each child's condition.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or spastic hemiparesis.
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I have movement difficulties in one or both of my arms.
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I can understand and follow the study's tasks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~measured 6-month post-intervention.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measured 6-month post-intervention. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Clinical evaluation - Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA)
Clinical evaluation - Box and Blocks Test (BBT)
Clinical evaluation - Jebsen Taylor Test of Hand Function (JTTHF)
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Secondary outcome measures
Self-assessments - Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
Self-assessments - Children's Hand-use Experience Questionnaire (CHEQ)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MANUSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Children and youth living with cerebral palsy will take part in a 60-hour intensive bimanual therapy at Peps at Université Laval, during which they will play games and exercise to promote spontaneous use of the most affected hand. Participants will take part to pre-evaluation and 1-week and 6-month post-intervention.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Laval UniversityLead Sponsor
417 Previous Clinical Trials
172,242 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
16 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy

Media Library

Intensive bimanual therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05423171 — N/A
Cerebral Palsy Research Study Groups: MANUS
Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial 2023: Intensive bimanual therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05423171 — N/A
Intensive bimanual therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05423171 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How can I become involved in this clinical experiment?

"This clinical trial seeks 30 minors, aged 6 to 17, who are currently diagnosed with cerebral palsy or spastic hemiparesis encephalopathy. Applicants must have sensorimotor deficits of one or both upper limbs and have the cognitive capability necessary to understand and complete tasks associated with this study as designated by MACS level 1-3."

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Is this trial still open to participants?

"Correct. Information from clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research is currently recruiting, having been posted on June 30th 2021 and recently updated on June 13th 2022. Specifically, the study requires 30 participants at one medical centre to take part in the trial."

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How many individuals are presently being monitored in this investigation?

"Yes, according to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, the trial which was initially recorded on June 30th 2021 is actively recruiting patients. The team behind this study requires thirty participants from one testing centre."

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Are participants in this experiment restricted to individuals under 40 years of age?

"The minimum age for this clinical trial is 6, while the cut off age to be eligible is 17."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Université Laval
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

How responsive is this trial?

Most responsive sites:
  1. Université Laval: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Intensive Bimanual Intervention in Cerebral Palsy Children
Catherine Mercier 2021. "Intensive Bimanual Intervention in Cerebral Palsy Children". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05423171.
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