Use of Joystick-operated Ride-on-toys to Improve Affected Arm Use and Function in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
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Conditions studied: Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
In brief
This research is being done to explore if modified, commercially available, joystick-operated, ride-on-cars can be used to promote bilateral arm function in children with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP). Specifically, the study evaluates the effects of a 6-week, home-based, child-friendly, innovative program that uses modified, commercially available, joystick-operated, powered ride-on-toys to promote spontaneous affected arm use and function in children with hemiplegic CP.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05559320
- Run by
- University of Connecticut
- People needed
- 15
- Starts
- 2022-11-15
- Expected to finish
- 2024-05-11
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-06-17
Who can join
Age: 3 and older, up to 8. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Are boys or girls between the ages of 3 - 8 years
- Have been diagnosed with hemiplegic Cerebral palsy by a medical doctor with clear asymmetry in upper extremity strength and control, i.e., one upper limb is clearly weaker than the other;
- Have had no physical trauma (including surgery) in the past 6 months;
- Demonstrate awareness of objects in their environment through their visual system;
- Can use their upper extremity or trunk to activate a joystick placed within reachable distance;
- Can maintain a supported sitting position for at least 20 minutes
You may not qualify if…
- Have only lower limb involvement
- Are capable of using both hands together very well for functional activities;
- Age >8 years or below 3 years of age
- Exceed safe weight or height limits of the device;
- Have parents who know at the time of the initial contact that they will not be able to complete training and all the posttest sessions
Where it is running
- Physical Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut — Storrs, Connecticut, United States
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