Mirror Therapy Versus Task Oriented Training on Hand Function in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

NCT06082115 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/004452
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the effect between mirror therapy and task-oriented training on hand function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy.

Conditions

Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Keywords

Mirror Therapy; Task Oriented Training; Hand Function; Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Grip Strength

  Hand-held dynamometer will be used to measure hand grip strength. It is a valid and reliable device used to measure isometric grip strength.

  Up to 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Range of Motion

  Up to 12 weeks

• Upper Extremity Skills

  Up to 12 weeks

• Hand Dexetrity

  Up to 12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Selected Physical and Occupational Therapy Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Unilateral cerebral palsy children will receive selected physical and occupational therapy program for 1 hour. The duration of treatment will be 3 times/week for 12 weeks.

Other: Selected Physical and Occupational Therapy Program

Mirror Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Unilateral cerebral palsy children will receive selected physical and occupational therapy program for 1 hour in addition to mirror therapy for 30 minutes. The duration of treatment will be 3 times/week for 12 weeks.

Other: Selected Physical and Occupational Therapy Program; Other: Mirror Therapy

Task Oriented Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Unilateral cerebral palsy children will receive selected physical and occupational therapy program for 1 hour in addition to task oriented training for 30 minutes. The duration of treatment will be 3 times/week for 12 weeks.

Other: Selected Physical and Occupational Therapy Program; Other: Task-Oriented Training

Interventions

Selected Physical and Occupational Therapy Program OTHER

The selected physical and occupational therapy program include:- A-Physical therapy program contains neurodevelopmental technique for U.L \& L.L (U.L \& L.L approximation, U.L \& L.L weight bearing exercises), stretching exercises for U.L \& L.L muscles, strengthening exercises for antispastic group of U.L \& L.L muscles, facilitation of postural reactions, facilitation of gait training and, ascending and descending stairs. B-Occupational therapy program contains transfer cube from one hand to hand, reaching to mouth (eating lollipop), throwing and catching ball and, clapping with both hands.

Mirror Therapy; Selected Physical and Occupational Therapy Program; Task Oriented Training

Mirror Therapy OTHER

The mirror therapy program include tasks of manipulative and grasping skills that performed by the non-affected hand in-front of mirror while the affected hand behind the mirror. These tasks contain building towers, rolling dough, transferring cup from one place to another place, turning cards, moving keys, drawing circle and, grasps various objects with different size, shape and weight (ball, markers, pegs and brushes).

Mirror Therapy

Task-Oriented Training OTHER

The task-oriented training program include tasks of manipulative and grasping skills that performed by the affected hand based on repetition practice. These tasks contain building towers, rolling dough, transferring cup from one place to another place, turning cards, moving keys, drawing circle and, grasps various objects with different size, shape and weight (ball, markers, pegs and brushes).

Task Oriented Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 8 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Children ages will be ranged from 5 to 8 years old.
• Wrist flexor spasticity ranged from grade 1 to 1+ according to Modified Aswarth scale.
• Capacity to handle objects without continuous assistance (level I or II in accordance with the Manual Ability Classification System).
• Ability to sit alone.
• Sufficient cognition to follow simple verbal instructions.

You may not qualify if:

• Fixed contracture or deformities in the upper limb.
• Visual or auditory defects.
• Botulinuim toxin injection in the last 6 months before the study.
• Previous surgical intervention in the upper limb.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Beni-Suef University: lead

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Mirror Movement Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation; Therapeutics

Central Study Contacts

Eman Wagdy

CONTACT

01008079576; Eman.wagdy@pt.bsu.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: Selected Physical Therapy Program, Mirror Therapy, Task Oriented Training

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 8, 2023
• First Posted: October 13, 2023
• Study Start: October 20, 2023
• Primary Completion: January 20, 2024
• Study Completion: January 20, 2024
• Last Updated: October 13, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10