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Robotic-assisted Therapy to Improve Manual Dexterity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

NCT02923167 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 6

Last updated 2021-10-22

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Summary

This is an intervention study including a baseline data collection, 6 weeks of robot-assisted training targeting hand dexterity, and a post-intervention data collection. The study will be conducted in the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a robot-assisted training on hand dexterity and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, the investigators will study the relationship between muscle synergies and the outcomes of robot-assisted training.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

DEVICE

Robotic-assisted training of the hand

Training will be performed using the Amadeo®. The computer-controlled device maintains participants' forearm in a secure position using Velcro straps. Each training session will include 30 minutes of active movements that can be divided into up to 3 bouts of 10 minutes depending on participant's fatigue. Training will take place up to 4 times per week for a total of 18 sessions over up to 7 weeks. Sessions will last approximately 60 minutes (including setup, training, and rest between each bout).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Paolo Bonato, PhD · Spauding Rehabilitation Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-05-16
Primary Completion
2020-08-12
Completion
2021-07-07
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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