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?Effect of dynamic splinting on function in children with cerebral palsy

The effect of hand neoprene splinting on grip, pinch strength and hand manual dexterity, in children with cerebral palsy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013110915329N1
Enrollment
20
Registered
2014-05-16
Start date
2014-05-25
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 hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Interventions

Wearing neoprene splint in intervention group..
Rehabilitation
Wearing neoprene splint in intervention group.

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 14 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed with hemiplegia by neurologist 2. Be in levels 2-1 of the manual ability classification system (MACS) 3. Aged from 6 to 14 years. 4. Cooperation of the patient and family Exclusion criteria: 1. Fixed shortness or deformity that limited necessary range of motion for this study. 2. Orthopedic surgery or pharmaceutical interventions in the last 6 months for reducing spasticity 3.Diagnosed with mental retardation or cognitive delays deficits and other impairments ( seizures, visual impairment and etc. )

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Grip strength. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediate after intervention, 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using Jamar digital hand dynamometer and Kg measure.;Pinch strength. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediate after intervention, 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using Jamar Pinch gauge and Kg measure.;Manual dexterity. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, grade scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Height. Timepoint: In first of study. Method of measurement: Meter, centimeter.;Weight. Timepoint: In first of study. Method of measurement: Weight scale/ Kg.;Body mass index (BMI). Timepoint: In first of study. Method of measurement: Weight/(height)^2.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSoraya Gharbaghi

Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

gharebaghy_ot@yahoo.com+98 81 1838 1572

Outcome results

None listed

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