New combo therapy hopes to restore arm movement in kids after stroke

NCT ID NCT07244042

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding a special stretching technique (PNF) to a standard therapy (modified CIMT) can better improve arm and hand function in children who have had a stroke. Twenty children aged 5 to 13 will be split into two groups: one gets CIMT alone, the other gets CIMT plus PNF. Over six weeks, researchers will measure how often and how well they use their affected arm in daily life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Modified constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach to improve arm and hand function in children after a stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The therapies are non-invasive and low-risk, but the added benefit of PNF is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pediatric arterial ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • Imran Amjad

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    Lahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan

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