Status:
COMPLETED
Training With Virtual Reality in Upper Arm Reaching of Children With Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of training with Virtual Reality in the movement range of children with Cerebral Palsy spastic hemiparetic.The study protocol consisted of two d...
Detailed Description
Introduction: The disability of upper limb function (MS) of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) spastic hemiparetic restricts their participation in social activities. Virtual reality (VR) has shown pro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- A diagnosis of cerebral palsy spastic hemiparesis;
- Aged 6 to 12 years old;
- Preserved cognition to understand instructions;
- Present no significant auditory and visual deficits;
- The affected upper limb classified in levels II and III Rating System Manual (MACS, English Manual Abilities Classification System). The level II corresponds to children who are able to handle the majority of objects with low quality and / or speed of movement, while at level III are those that manipulate objects with difficulty and low speed, requiring assistance organization of activity. Spasticity ranked among the levels 0 and 3 of the Modified Scale Ashworth.It has not performed orthopedic surgeries, or have made use of botulinum toxin for less than six months, not presenting seizures, controlled medication.
Exclusion
- Presence of pain or discomfort during the course of the training;
- Refusal to follow commands and instructions and discontinuity of interventions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04483388
Start Date
June 1 2013
End Date
October 1 2014
Last Update
July 23 2020
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