Functional Assessment Protocol for the Upper Limb for Pediatric Age

Launched by IRCCS EUGENIO MEDEA · May 3, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to assess how well children can move their arms and hands during specific tasks. By using special markers placed on the skin, trained therapists will observe and record the movements of participants as they perform certain activities with their upper limbs. The goal is to better understand the range of motion and functionality in both healthy children and those with specific conditions affecting their upper limbs.

To be eligible for this study, healthy children must not have any issues with their arm movements, while children with certain conditions, like brain injuries or those who need specific therapy (called Constraint Induced Movement Therapy), can participate if they can understand and follow instructions. Participants will engage in several trials during each session, and the study is currently looking for volunteers. This research is important for developing better treatments and therapies for children with upper limb challenges.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• For healthy group:
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • - absence of functional impairments in the upper limbs
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • behavioral, visual or auditory problems
• • presence of pain in the upper limbs
• For pathological group:
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Unilateral PCI candidates for CIMT (Constraint Induced Movement Therapy) treatment;
• • Acquired brain injury candidates for CIMT or Bimanual treatment;
• • Ability to understand and follow test instructions.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • behavioral, visual or auditory problems
• • presence of pain in the upper limbs