cerebral palsy. Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Children with unilateral cerebral palsy (spastic hemiplegia) will participate in therapeutic intervention sessions combined with electromyographic biofeedback and stimulation of ha
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 16 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children with unilateral cerebral palsy or spastic hemiplegia will be selected based on a specialist diagnosis. Children over 5 years of age will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: If the patient's grade is determined to be severe based on criteria such as gross motor function, they will not be included in the study. Children with severe visual and hearing impairments will be excluded from the study. If children are unable to perform the task due to cognitive or behavioral impairments, they will be excluded from the study. If there are orthopedic defects in the hands that prevent the desired movement, the child will not be included in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All hand movements. Timepoint: 3 months. Method of measurement: Fugl-Meyer Assessment and Ashworth test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The analysis of brain dynamic changes conducted using EEG signals and the evaluation of structural brain connectivity changes using DTI. For this purpose, five pediatric patients will be selected. After completing the intervention exercises, the effectiveness of the motor–cognitive training delivered through the device will be evaluated.The first assessment will be the Ashworth test, which measures the level of wrist muscle spasticity. Timepoint: Five patients, each undergoing 15 training sessions. Method of measurement: The level of wrist muscle spasticity will be assessed using the Ashworth test. The results will be obtained before the start of the intervention and after completion of the 15 sessions and will then be compared to determine the extent of improvement in cognitive and hand motor functions.;The analysis of brain dynamic changes conducted using EEG signals and the evaluation of structural brain connectivity changes using DTI. For this purpose, five pediatric patients will be selected. In the next stage, the Fugl–Meyer Assessment will be used to evaluate hand motor function. Timepoint: Five patients, each undergoing 15 training sessions. Method of measurement: Fugl–Meyer Assessment of the upper extremity will be administered to evaluate motor abilities. The results will be obtained before the start of the intervention and after completion of the 15 sessions and will then be compared to determine the extent of improvement in cognitive and hand motor functions. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactJavad Akhondian Yazdi
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed