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Investigating the effects of wrist kinesio taping on hand function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Investigating the effects of wrist kinesio taping on hand function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201112208470N1
Enrollment
26
Registered
2012-02-04
Start date
2011-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group received traditional occupational therapy treatment (2 sessions every week). Intervention 2: Intervention group received wrist kinesio taping for 12 days in addition to t
Rehabilitation
Control group received traditional occupational therapy treatment (2 sessions every week).
Intervention group received wrist kinesio taping for 12 days in addition to traditional occupational therapy treatment (2sessions every week)

Sponsors

Deputy of research,Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
3 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Complete consent for participation in research project; Diagnosis of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy; Age between 3-6 years; Wrist spasticity score was 1-2 according to modified ashworth scale; No contracture in upper extremities; No history of allergy or skin problems; No mental retardation and having good cognitive and awareness state to cooperate during the assessment; Not receiving any other treatment that may affect hand function during the study. Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in the present study; Develop of skin allergy; Orthopaedic conditions during the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hand function. Timepoint: Before and after intervention and 2weeks after study. Method of measurement: Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Spasticity of wrist flexor muscles. Timepoint: Before and after intervention and 2weeks after study. Method of measurement: Modified Ashworth Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRoya Sadeghi Moghaddam

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

sadeghiOT@yahoo.com+98 21 2222 7124

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026