Implementation of Therapy Together

Launched by TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN · Sep 8, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Implementation of Therapy Together," is looking at a special therapy program designed to help young children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, which affects one side of the body. The main goal is to see if the Therapy Together program can improve how well these children use their hands and perform daily activities compared to the usual care they receive. Over the course of 8 weeks, some children will participate in the Therapy Together program, while others will continue with their regular treatments. Researchers will then compare the progress of both groups to find out if the new program is more effective.

To be part of this study, children need to be between 3 months and 2 years old, have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or are at risk for it, and show some difficulties using one of their arms. They should also be able to pay attention to toys and try to reach for them. However, children with uncontrolled seizures, serious vision problems, or severe behavioral issues won't be able to join. Families interested in this trial should know that it is currently recruiting participants and aims to gather valuable information that could help improve therapy for children with cerebral palsy in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • at risk for developing cerebral palsy or have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy
• • children ages 3 months to 5 years 11 months
• • present with asymmetric hand use
• • present with a unilateral upper limb impairment
• • able to visually attend to objects
• • demonstrate an interest in objects
• • attempt to reach for or grasp objects with the impaired upper extremity
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • uncontrolled epilepsy
• • significant visual impairment
• • severe behavioral problems
• • inability to complete the assessment protocol.