Effects of CHRIST on Upper Limb Function in Children With Pediatric Stroke

Effects of Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intense Strength Training on Upper Limb Function in Children With Pediatric Stroke

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07441057

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-27

Start date

2026-02-04

Completion date

2026-08-30

Last updated

2026-02-27

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Conditions

Stroke

Brief summary

Pediatric stroke poses significant challenges due to its impact on a child's developing brain. Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes in children can result in long-term motor, sensory, and cognitive impairments, particularly affecting upper limb function. Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intensive Strength Training is a structured intervention model that integrates high-repetition, strength-based, and goal-oriented exercises targeting upper limb coordination and use. This study aims to explore the efficacy of CHRIST in improving upper limb function using the ABILHAND-Kids questionnaire to assess changes in manual ability. The study aims to generate pediatric-specific evidence for intensive hand-focused rehabilitation strategies.

Interventions

OTHERCHRIST

A session of 40 minutes, which includes 3 sets (10 minutes exercise with 3 minutes rest period per set), three times a week, over a 10 weeks period. The speed of the treadmill for the upper limbs will be 0.3-1.2 km/h.

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

7 Years to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Children aged 7 to 12 years diagnosed with pediatric ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke(21). * Clinical evidence of upper limb motor impairment following stroke. * Parent/guardian consent and child assent obtained.

Exclusion criteria

* Severe cognitive or behavioral impairments interfering with therapy. * Uncontrolled seizures or medical conditions contraindicating exercise. * Previous participation in intensive upper limb therapy within the last 3 months. * Orthopedic conditions (e.g., fractures, contractures) that limit upper limb movement.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
ABILHAND-Kids	Baseline and after 10 weeks	The ABILHAND-Kids is specifically developed to evaluate upper limb function in children and adolescents with neurological impairments, making them highly sensitive to changes in motor performance

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

CONTACTImran Amjad, Phd

imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk03324390125

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMashar Hayat, MS

Riphah International University, Lahore

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 28, 2026