Scapular Alignment and Upper Limb Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT ID: NCT04644588

Last Updated: 2021-02-26

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-02-01

Study Completion Date

2021-01-30

Brief Summary

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Purpose: To determine the effect of scapular alignment on upper limb function in hemiparetic children and to find relation between scapular alignment of the affected, less affected limb and the upper limb function in children with spastic hemiparesis Subjects: Forty children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy, from both genders, were included in this study. They were selected from Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University. The age of the selected children was ranging from 3 to 6 years old. Degree of spasticity is ranging from 1 to 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.

Methods: Forty children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy were assessed for scapular alignment using Postural zone software and for upper limb function using pediatric arm function test.

Detailed Description

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Subjects:

Forty children with spastic hemiplegic CP, from both genders, were included in this study. They were selected from Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

Inclusion criteria:

Children were enrolled in this study according to the following criteria:

1. The age of the selected children was ranging from 3 to 6 years old .
2. Both genders were included.
3. They were able to follow instructions and understand commands.
4. Degree of spasticity is ranging from 1 to 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.
5. Postural zone software was assess scapular alignment and pediatric arm function test was assess upper arm function .

Exclusion criteria:

The child was excluded from the study if he / she has one or more of the following:

1. Upper limb surgery in the last 12 months.
2. Children which had contracture, fracture, and fixed deformities in the upper limb.
3. Children with muscleoskletal abnormalities as fixed back deformities.

Methods:

Forty children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy were assessed for scapular alignment using Postural zone software and for upper limb function using pediatric arm function test.

Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Children being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.

Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy being assessed for scapular alignment and hand function using postural zone software to assess scapular alignment and pediatric arm function test toassess upper limb function .

Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.

Interventions

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Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.

Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Other Intervention Names

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Children being assessed for scapular alignment and upper limb function.

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. The age of the selected children was ranging from 3 to 6 years old .
2. Both genders were included.
3. They were able to follow instructions and understand commands.
4. Degree of spasticity is ranging from 1 to 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Upper limb surgery in the last 12 months.
2. Children which had contracture, fracture, and fixed deformities in the upper limb.
3. Children with muscleoskletal abnormalities as fixed back deformities.
Minimum Eligible Age

3 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

6 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mai Elsayed Abbass

Dr.Mai Elsayed Abbass, Lecturer of pediatric physical therapy

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Mai Abbass, Ph.D.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Cairo University

Locations

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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Cairo, , Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Other Identifiers

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REC\012\002554

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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