Adaptive Arm Training for Children With Hemiplegia
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 5 - 17 |
| Updated: | 5/20/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 7, 2017 |
| End Date: | December 2020 |
| Contact: | Kathleen M Friel, PhD |
| Email: | kaf3001@med.cornell.edu |
| Phone: | 914-368-3116 |
The goal of this research is to provide limb training in children with hemiplegia using a
bimanual-to-unimanual training approach. Twenty pediatric patients aged 5-17 years with
acquired brain injury will receive training on the bimanual-to-unimanual device for a period
of 9 weeks. During the training, children use both arms to operate robotic arms to play a
video game. We will assess changes in hand impairment after the training.
bimanual-to-unimanual training approach. Twenty pediatric patients aged 5-17 years with
acquired brain injury will receive training on the bimanual-to-unimanual device for a period
of 9 weeks. During the training, children use both arms to operate robotic arms to play a
video game. We will assess changes in hand impairment after the training.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Hemiplegia due to brain injury at least 3 months before study enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any social or medical problem that precludes compliance with the protocol.
- Treatment with botulinum toxin or intrathecal baclofen in the 3 months preceding
enrollment.
- Implanted neuromodulatory or electronic device or other complicating illness.
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