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Two therapy approaches go Head-to-Head for Children's arm movement

NCT ID NCT07818616

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

Researchers compare two rehabilitation methods for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that causes muscle tightness and limited arm movement on one side. The trial enrolls 40 children aged 8 to 12 who receive either electromyography biofeedback training, which uses a device to show muscle activity on a screen, or mirror therapy, which uses a mirror to create the illusion of movement in the affected arm. The study measures changes in muscle activity, range of motion at the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, and overall quality of upper limb movement.

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Active substance
electromyography biofeedback training using the Neurotrac Simplex device
What this could lead to
If one approach works better, therapists could have clearer guidance on which training method to use for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study of 40 children, so results may not apply broadly. Both approaches are non-invasive rehabilitation techniques, but individual responses can vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranging from 8 to 12 years * Spasticity grade 1+ and 2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I or II * Ability to follow verbal instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Visual or hearing defects * Neurological conditions other than cerebral palsy * Previous surgical intervention of the upper limb * Botulinum toxin injection into the upper limb within the last 6 months prior to the study * Fractures of the upper limb * Uncontrolled convulsions

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic hemiplegia

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Hemiplegic cerebral palsy

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Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 12662, Egypt

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