Cerebral palsy (CP) Nervous System Diseases Cerebral palsy
Conditions
Interventions
34 children with CP were included in this non-randomized controlled clinical training study. 12 children were allocated to a control group in which measurements were performed with 20 weeks interval
Århus, Denmark) and the University of Copenhagen. It has now been made commercially available through collaboration between the Helene Elsass center and the Ministry of Research under the name Mitii (
Mitii developments, Charlottenlund, Denmark). The training-system is designed to combine cognitive and motor challenges in order to train cognitive, perceptual and motor abilities at the same time. It
Sponsors
Institute of Sports and Nutrition, University of Copenhagen
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children (both girls and boys) with cerebral palsy 2. Age range from 7 to 16
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe cognitive and physical disability that made training impossible
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Daily activities - tested by AMPS (Assessment of motor and process skills 2. Functional abilities of upper- and lower limbs. Upper limb function was tested by AHA (Assisting Hand Assessment) test. Functional Strength of lower limbs was tested by the Sit-to-stand test and Half kneeling-standing test. All evaluated before, immediately after training and 12 weeks after training. The training consisted of 30 minutes daily home-based training for 20 weeks delivered through the internet. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance - tested by Romberg 30 seconds, eyes open test. | — |
Countries
Denmark
Contacts
Public ContactLine Petersen
Outcome results
None listed