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Can parents help their kids with cerebral palsy improve hand function? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06040619

Disease control Sponsor: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a program called Therapy Together, where caregivers lead hand therapy exercises for young children with cerebral palsy who have limited use of one hand. The program lasts 8 weeks and aims to improve hand function and daily skills. Researchers will compare these children to those receiving usual care to see if the program works and if it can be used in standard early intervention services.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Therapy Together (caregiver-led pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, home-based therapy option to improve hand function in young children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The therapy requires consistent caregiver involvement, which may be challenging.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2023

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 71 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * at risk for developing cerebral palsy or have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy * children ages 3 months to 5 years 11 months * present with asymmetric hand use * present with a unilateral upper limb impairment * able to visually attend to objects * demonstrate an interest in objects * attempt to reach for or grasp objects with the impaired upper extremity Exclusion Criteria: * uncontrolled epilepsy * significant visual impairment * severe behavioral problems * inability to complete the assessment protocol.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic spastic hemiplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy Hemiplegic cerebral palsy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Scottish Rite for Children

    RECRUITING

    Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States

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