Robotic glove may boost hand strength in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07248735

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a robotic glove to standard hand therapy (CIMT) can improve hand dexterity and grip strength in children aged 6-12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Half of the 34 participants will receive CIMT alone, while the other half will also use a robotic glove that helps move their fingers. Each session lasts 6 hours, 3-5 days a week, for up to 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the robotic glove leads to better hand function and more independence in daily activities.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) with or without a robotic glove
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective therapy to improve hand function and independence in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The intensive 6-hour sessions may also be hard for some kids to tolerate.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imran Amjad

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan

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