Sensory-Enhanced Asynchronous Tele-Rehabilitation Model for Improving Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Tele-Rehab
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Sensory-Enhanced Home-based Intensive Program (SE-HIP), delivered via asynchronous video guidance, compared to a Standard Home Program (SHP) on improving upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). BACKGROUND: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often have upper limb (UL) impairments that limit daily life and participation. Intensive, repetitive therapy is crucial, but traditional delivery has limitations. Home-based programs supported by tele-rehabilitation offer increased dosage and accessibility. Asynchronous models delivered via video guidance are flexible but are less studied for intensive upper limb therapy. Sensory processing deficits are common in cerebral palsy; integrating sensory enhancement may augment motor learning. Evidence combining sensory-enhanced intensive upper limb programs delivered asynchronously is lacking. HYPOTHESES: The investigators hypothesized that children receiving the Sensory-Enhanced Home-based Intensive Program (SE-HIP) would demonstrate significantly greater improvements in primary upper limb functional outcomes, measured by the Box and Block Test (BBT) and the Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT), compared to those receiving the Standard Home Program (SHP). RESEARCH QUESTION: Does a sensory-enhanced, asynchronous video-guided home program lead to significantly greater improvements in upper limb function (manual dexterity measured by the Box and Block Test (BBT) and the Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT)) compared to a standard video-guided home program in children with cerebral palsy (CP)?
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 30, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 31, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 31, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 8, 2026
CompletedApril 8, 2026
April 1, 2026
3 months
March 31, 2026
April 7, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Nine-Hole Peg Test
Assesses fine manual dexterity (finger dexterity). The patient places and removes nine pegs into a board as quickly as possible.
Baseline and after 6 weeks of training
Box and Block Test
Assesses gross manual dexterity. The patient moves small wooden blocks across a partition in 60 seconds
Baseline and after 6 weeks of training
Study Arms (2)
Sensory-Enhanced Home-based Intensive Program (SE-HIP)
EXPERIMENTALChildren receive videos that include sensory preparation and intensive motor practice as part of the Sensory-Enhanced Home-based Intensive Program (SE-HIP).
Standard Home Program (SHP)
ACTIVE COMPARATORChildren receive videos that cover standard activities as part of the Standard Home Program (SHP).
Interventions
Videos cover standard home exercise activities delivered asynchronously at home.
Videos include sensory preparation and intensive motor practice delivered asynchronously at home.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Mild spasticity (MAS 1 or 1+), independent ambulation (AFOs permitted), and the ability to follow simple instructions
You may not qualify if:
- Significant fixed deformities, cognitive or sensory impairments hindering participation, uncontrolled epilepsy, or recent interventions like botulinum toxin or orthopedic surgery
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Cairo Universitylead
Study Sites (1)
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Cairo Governorate, 12613, Egypt
Related Publications (2)
Kashif M, Albalwi A, Mehdi Kazmi SA, Alharbi AA, Bashir K, Aqeel Aslam M, Ghaffar T. Role of telerehabilitation in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy during COVID-19: A review. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Mar 1;103(9):e37214. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000037214.
PMID: 38428904BACKGROUNDMolinaro A, Micheletti S, Pagani F, Garofalo G, Galli J, Rossi A, Fazzi E, Buccino G. Action Observation Treatment in a tele-rehabilitation setting: a pilot study in children with cerebral palsy. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 Apr;44(7):1107-1112. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1793009. Epub 2020 Aug 17.
PMID: 32805150BACKGROUND
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 31, 2026
First Posted
April 8, 2026
Study Start
January 1, 2026
Primary Completion
March 30, 2026
Study Completion
March 31, 2026
Last Updated
April 8, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
There is currently no plan to share de-identified individual participant data (IPD) from this trial outside the primary research group.