Effect of School-Based Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Motor Function, Participation and Academic Engagement in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Functional Gait Training and Backward Gait Training on Balance Gross Motor Function and Gait Performance in Children With Developmental Delay - FGT BGT DD Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/105932

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G809- Cerebral palsy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Constraint Induced Movement Therapy: Participants in the intervention group will receive Functional Gait Training aimed at improving task oriented mobility and functional walking abilit

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A confirmed diagnosis of hemiplegic cerebral palsy by a qualified physician. Aged between 6 and 12 years. Able to understand and follow simple verbal or visual instructions. Must have been enrolled in the current school setting for at least 6 months, ensuring familiarity with academic routines and environment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have severe intellectual disabilities, behavioral issues, or sensory impairments that may hinder participation. Have undergone any surgical intervention or received botulinum toxin injections in the affected upper limb within the last six months. Are unwilling to participate or have irregular school attendance, which could affect the consistency of intervention delivery.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) score after 6 weeksTimepoint: 4 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pediatric Motor Activity Log (PMAL) Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) School Function Assessment (SFA) Academic Engagement Rating ScaleTimepoint: 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJyoti Saxena

Teerthanker Mahaveer University

drjyotisaxena1979@gmail.com7895021150

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026