Can two simple therapies unlock better hand control for kids with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT07673289
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two rehabilitation techniques—constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)—to see which better improves hand dexterity in children with cerebral palsy. The study includes children aged 8 to 13 with moderate mental retardation who can follow commands. Participants receive one of the two therapies alongside conventional physical therapy, and hand function is measured using the Box and Block test and the Action Research Arm Test.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- What this could lead to
- If one therapy proves more effective, it could point toward a better rehabilitation approach for improving hand function in children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to all children with cerebral palsy. The therapies may show no significant difference.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baloch Hospital
RECRUITINGLalian, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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