The Efficacy of Two Models of Intensive Upper Limb Training on Quality of Life in Children With Congenital Hemiplegia

Muş Alparslan University30 enrolled

Overview

This study compared the effectiveness of two-mode of activity-based upper limb rehabilitation (Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Bimanual training) on health-related quality of life outcomes in school-aged children with cerebral palsy

A total of 52 primary schools were screened comprehensively to determine children conforming specifications of the inclusion criteria. Demographic characteristics (e.g. age, gender, affected side) and severity of functional impairment dealing with cognitive /communication, manual ability and mobility were noted. After a comprehensive screening, a total of 30 children met inclusion criteria (grades 1-4) were randomly assigned to one of two groups (Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy or Bimanual training), at an equal number and probability. Children blinded to group allocation were delivered activity-based upper limb training in the context of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy or Bimanual training, at a similar dose and frequency (10 weeks/3 days per week/2.5 hours per day). 1 out of 3 sessions per week was carried out in the school time (during the art or physical education class), while 2 out of 3 sessions were carried out in rehabilitation centers which the children regularly attend for regular care 2-day weekly. All participating children continued to receive their standard care (90 minutes per week) throughout the study period. During the 1-month screening period, physical characteristics of participants were described through classification systems including The Communication Function Classification System, The Manual Ability Classification System , and The Gross Motor Function Classification System. Participating children were evaluated before the study entry (T1), immediately postintervention (T2), and at 16 weeks postintervention (T3) using the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hemiplegia; Congenital

Interventions

Modified Constraint-Induced Movement TherapyOTHER

intensive use of more affected arm in structured setting

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 7 YearsMax age: 11 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of congenital hemiplegia, * Must be able to grasp objects Exclusion Criteria: * Cerebral palsy dependent severe emotional difficulties

Locations (1)

Mus Alparslan University

Muş, Muş, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline in quality of life on the 5 point KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire at post intervention

The KIDSCREEN instruments have been established to report various subdomains of QOL about physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in school-aged children and adolescents

Time frame: From baeline to post-intervention, up to 16 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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