Fun day camp helps kids with arm weakness move better
NCT ID NCT07065916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at the cost and benefits of a two-week day camp for children with mild to moderate arm weakness (hemiparesis) from cerebral palsy or brain injury. In the first week, children wear a constraint on their stronger arm to encourage use of the weaker arm, followed by bimanual activities in the second week. The goal is to see if this camp approach is affordable and helps improve arm function.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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5 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Mild to moderate hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury (e.g, traumatic brain injury, stroke) * Ability to actively extend wrist to neutral and actively flex and extend fingers (at minimum) * Attend school full-time * Able to participate in group activities * Written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury * No wrist movement on the hemiplegic hand. * Unable to concentrate for periods of 60-90minutes
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Locations
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Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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