Effect of Lower Extremity Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Locomotion in Children With Hemiplegia

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-8
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

* To determine the effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on spatial and temporal gait parameters in children with hemiplegia. * To determine the effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on functional mobility in children with hemiplegia.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

The age of the selected children will range from 6 to 8 years old.

Degree of spasticity will range from 1+ to 2 according to the modified Ashworth scale.

The level of motor function of the children will be levels I-II according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System.

Participants will present a score between 41 to 56 points on the pediatric balance scale.

Disqualifiers

Bone and tendon lengthening surgeries within the last 6 months.

Lung and heart diseases and disorders.

Vision or hearing problems.

Children with fixed deformities in the lower extremity.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Modified constraint-induced movement therapy
  • Conventional physical therapy

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators