Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Summer Camp

NCT02156713 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IRB14-00197
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 10
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) is an intervention for unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). It is currently part of standard of care for children with unilateral CP, but is typically done one-on-one and with the child wearing a cast 24 hours a day during the duration of treatment. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of an intensive group-based CIMT summer camp in which participants wear a removable cast on upper extremity function, occupational performance, and patient-specific goals. The investigators hypothesize that upper extremity skills and occupational performance will increase, and that patients will reach their individualized goals.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy; Cerebral Palsy, Diplegic, Infantile

Keywords

Hemiparesis; Occupational Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Change in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure Score

  The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure asks parents to rate their child's level of occupational performance as well as how satisfied they are with it both before and after treatment.

  Week 5

• Goal Attainment Scaling

  Parents and therapists identify appropriate goals for the child to achieve at the end of therapy. The therapist then identifies "levels of attainment" for each individual goal.

  Week 5

• Change in Manual Ability Classification System Level

  The Manual Ability Classification System is an observation-based measure of upper extremity function in individuals with cerebral palsy.

  Week 5

• Change in Pediatric Motor Activity Log Score

  This caregiver questionnaire addresses how often and how well a child uses his or her affected extremity outside of the therapy setting.

  Week 5

• Change in Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test Score

  This is an observation-based measure during which the therapist evaluates the quality of an individual's upper extremity movement with regard to dissociated movement, grasp, protective extension, and weight bearing.

  Week 5

Study Arms (1)

CIMT Camp

EXPERIMENTAL

Members of this study will participate in the group CIMT camp.

Behavioral: CIMT Camp

Interventions

CIMT Camp BEHAVIORAL

CIMT Camp

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 7 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Scores of level I, II or III on the Manual Ability Classification System
• Independent grasp
• Ability to ambulate independently or with an assistive device
• Sufficient cooperation and cognitive understanding to participate in a group.

You may not qualify if:

• Lack of hand function
• Fixed contractures
• Active seizures
• High tone
• Medical instability
• Non-English speaking parents.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kelly Tanner: lead

Study Sites (1)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy; Paresis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Damage, Chronic; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Kelly J Tanner, MOT

  Nationwide Children's Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 2, 2014
• First Posted: June 5, 2014
• Study Start: May 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2014
• Study Completion: September 1, 2014
• Last Updated: February 4, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-02

Locations

US (1)