Which therapy boosts hand function in children with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT07747974
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial compares two rehabilitation approaches—Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Mirror Therapy—to see which better improves grip strength, manual dexterity, and spasticity in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The study involves 42 children aged 5-9 who receive one of the therapies for 30 minutes, five times a week for six weeks, alongside conventional physiotherapy. The goal is to find the most effective way to help these children use their affected hand more independently in daily activities.
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 and Mirror Therapy
- What this could lead to
- If one therapy proves more effective, it could become a preferred rehabilitation approach to improve hand function and independence in children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not apply to all children. Therapies may show similar effects, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ibadat International University
RECRUITINGIslamabad, 4700, Pakistan
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