Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Function
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Effect of a Humanoid Robot With Virtual Reality Games to Train Arm Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy - THRIVE Trial
About 60% of children with cerebral palsy (CP) have impaired arm function. Improving arm function requires hundreds of repetitions per day, which is impossible in a single clinical visit.
- Trial name
- THRIVE (NCT06881407)
- Testing
- Robot, Virtual Reality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
Cerebral Palsy
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Stretch and Contract-relax in Children With Spastic cp
Cerebral palsy (CP) is primarily a neuromotor disorder that affects the development of movement, muscle tone and posture.It is one of the three most common lifelong developmental disabilities, the other two being autism and…
- Trial name
- NCT06292507
- Testing
- MYOFASCIAL STRETCH, CONTRACT-RELAX TECHNIQUE
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Upper Extremity, Child
Functional Assessment Protocol for the Upper Limb for Pediatric Age
During data acquisition a trained therapist placed reflective markers on the skin of the participants in the selected body landmarks.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity, Child, Range of Motion, Articular
- Trial name
- NCT06400667
- Testing
- Upper limb Kinematic Assessment with Optoelectronic system
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Hemophilia, Upper Extremity
Comparison of Upper Extremity Functional Performance in Hemophilic and Healthy Children
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the functional performance of the upper extremity joints (scapula, shoulder, elbow, and wrist) in haemophilic children and compare muscle strength and ADL limitations with…
- Conditions
- Hemophilia, Upper Extremity, Strength, Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06826209
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Fear Anxiety, Pulmonary
Preparation Methods on PFT Performance
Background: Successful spirometry in children depends on adequate cooperation and correct performance of respiratory maneuvers. Although several preparation strategies have been proposed, evidence comparing their effects on both…
- Conditions
- Fear Anxiety, Pulmonary, Performance Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07713225
- Testing
- Verbal Instruction with Demonstration, Animation-Assisted Preparation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Rhythmic Stabilization Versus Ball Balancing
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the leading cause of upper motor neuron syndrome (UMN) in children. The primary factors contributing to motor behavior disorders in these children are impairments in motor control and muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06673849
- Testing
- Rhythmic Stabilization, Ball Balancing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi for Executive Function in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study compares three exercise courses for children aged 8-11 years with autism spectrum disorder: Tai Chi with added cognitive challenges, standard Tai Chi, and general exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT07322952
- Testing
- Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, Standard Tai Chi, General Exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Jinan University Guangzhou
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
A Study on Safety of tDCS One-shot in UCP
The study aims to evaluate the safety and the feasibility of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) session in children and young adults with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy (UCP).
- Trial name
- NCT03137940
- Testing
- real tDCS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Intensive Segmental Trunk Training on Upper Extremity Function and Seated Postural Stability in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether intensive segmental trunk training (ISTT) can improve upper extremity function and seated postural stability in children aged 4-12 years with spastic diplegic…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, Trunk Mobility, Upper Extremity Function
- Trial name
- NCT07692087
- Testing
- Intensive Segmental Trunk Training, Standard Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Cerebral Palsy
Efficacy of New Protocols in the Treatment of Upper Limb Dysfunctions in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood motor disability. Weakness, spasticity, and loss of dexterity are the major problems in patients with CP.
- Trial name
- NCT02039284
- Testing
- SES, VCT, VRCIT
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Effects of Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremity in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP), particularly the spastic diplegic subtype, is characterized by motor impairments such as spasticity and mobility limitations.
- Trial name
- HABIT-ILE (NCT07253857)
- Testing
- GROUP -A , Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremity, GROUP-B , Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Cerebral Palsy, Dyskinetic
Functional Benefits of Multisite Surgery for the Upper Limb of Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of individualized multisite neuro-orthopedic surgery of the upper limb in children with Cerebral Palsy on unilateral functional capacities and bimanual performance.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Cerebral Palsy, Dyskinetic, Infantile Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT04395729
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Médico-Chirurgical de Réadaptation des Massues Croix Rouge Française
Ataxia, Spinocerebellar, Ataxias, Hereditary
Functional Trunk Training in Ataxia Patients
The study is to examine the effect of functional trunk training on trunk control and upper extremity functions in patients with autosomal recessive ataxia.
- Trial name
- NCT04740359
- Testing
- Functional training, Routine training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Upper Extremity Spasticity, Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
ICF-Based Evaluation of the Upper Extremity in Children With Quadriparetic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormalities in muscle tone, movement, and motor skills resulting from permanent, non-progressive damage to the developing brain before, during, or after…
- Trial name
- NCT06585397
- Testing
- Grup 1
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Acıbadem Atunizade Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Digital Monitoring of Upper Limb Function in Non-Ambulant DMD
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder caused by the absence of dystrophin, leading to progressive muscle degeneration.
- Trial name
- Acti-nRoll (NCT07664124)
- Testing
- Performance of the Upper Limb (PUL) Test, Brook test, Dynamometric measurements of muscle strength
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Upper Limb Function
Pulmonary and Upper Limb Functions in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Although it is known that the functions of pulmonary and upper limb is affected in late stage of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) negatively, the investigators do not have clear information about its early stage.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Upper Limb Function, Respiratory Function Test
- Trial name
- NCT03552874
- Testing
- The Performance of Upper Limb Questionnaire (PUL)
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Neuromuscular Disorders
Upper Limb Evaluation in Non Ambulatory Patients With Neuromuscular Disorder
The aim of this study is to evaluate different devices to quantify upper limb function (Motriplate) and strength (Myogrip, Myopinch) in non-ambulatory patients with neuromuscular disorder.
- Trial name
- ULENAP (NCT00993161)
- Testing
- Motriplate
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Myologie, France
Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
The Effect of Upper Extremity Strengthening on Functionality, Muscle Strength and Trunk in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an activity limitation, movement and posture deficiencies in early stage of life. In 80% of these children, upper extremity (UE) dysfunctions are observed, which leads to loss of quality of life, resulting…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Dysfunction, Upper Extremity Functions, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT05115695
- Testing
- traditional physiotherapy approach, muscle strengthening exercise/Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Epileptic Encephalopathy, SCN2A Encephalopathy
A Clinical Trial of Elsunersen in Pediatric SCN2A-DEE to Assess Efficacy and Safety
A Multi-Center, Single-Arm Clinical Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Elsunersen in Pediatric Participants with Early Onset SCN2A Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT07019922
- Testing
- 1mg elsunersen, 0.5mg elsunersen
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Praxis Precision Medicines
Tennis Elbow
Mobilition With Movement and Soft Tissue Mobiiztion in Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is one of the most common lesions of the arm. This injury is a major challenge, as it is difficult to treat, prone to recurrence and may last for several weeks or months, with an average…
- Trial name
- NCT05039827
- Testing
- Mobilization with movement, Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University