Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke), Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic, Hemiplegia
Conditions
Keywords
Cerebral palsy, Constraint induced movement therapy, Bimanual therapy, Hemiplegia
Brief summary
Our primary aim is to evaluate the implementation cost of a full day modified constraint induced movement therapy camp for children with hemiparesis. Participants will complete a day camp (9am to 4pm) with constraint induced movement therapy in Week 1 and bimanual therapy in Week 2.
Interventions
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and Bimanual Therapy
Sponsors
University of Calgary
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Mild to moderate hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury (e.g, traumatic brain injury, stroke) * Ability to actively extend wrist to neutral and actively flex and extend fingers (at minimum) * Attend school full-time * Able to participate in group activities * Written consent
Exclusion criteria
* Severe hemiparesis due to cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury * No wrist movement on the hemiplegic hand. * Unable to concentrate for periods of 60-90minutes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation Cost | From enrolment to the end of outcome data collection at 3 weeks | Implementation cost covers all resources necessary, including personnel, time, space, and supplies. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Canadian Occupational Performance Measure | Baseline and the end of treatment at 2 weeks |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed