NCT03122171

Use of Low Cost Prostheses to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 6 (actual)
• Sponsor: NYU Langone Health · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 4 Years – 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of an upper extremity prosthesis in improving the upper extremity function of children with cerebral palsy who have limited use of their hands. Twelve children, aged 4-17 years, who have cerebral palsy and limitations in their ability to use their hands, will be enrolled. All participants will be fitted with a 3D printed arm/hand prosthesis and receive 8 occupational therapy sessions. Each subject will be evaluated pre-treatment, post-occupational therapy sessions and at 6 months follow-up. The evaluation will include assessment of (1)passive and active arm/hand movement and (2)functional hand skills using several standardized tests. The results from the pre-treatment and the two post-treatment evaluations will be compared.

Conditions

• Cerebral Palsy
• Prosthesis User

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Occupational Therapy Treatment	Each occupational therapy treatment will be a one-hour standardized session that will include the following: stretching/strengthening (approximately 20 minutes), bi-manual training (approximately 20 minutes), and activities of daily living (approximately 20 minutes).

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-04-01
• Primary completion: 2020-01-13
• Completion: 2020-01-13
• First posted: 2017-04-20
• Last updated: 2020-11-20
• Results posted: 2020-11-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States