Effects Of Spiral Strapping Systems On Upper Limb Function In Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Summary

The purpose of this clinical study is to learn whether two different spiral strapping systems can improve arm and hand use in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. These strapping systems are used to support the arm in a more functional position and to help children control their movements during daily activities.

This study aims to answer the following main questions:

Does spiral strapping help children use their arm and hand more effectively in daily activities?

Does spiral strapping improve hand skills and grip strength?

Is there a difference in effect between the two spiral strapping systems?

To answer these questions, researchers will divide participants into three groups. One group will receive a standard rehabilitation program plus TheraTogs® spiral strapping. A second group will receive the same rehabilitation program plus TogRite™ spiral strapping. The third group will receive the rehabilitation program only.

Participants will:

Take part in rehabilitation sessions twice a week for eight weeks.

Use spiral strapping during some sessions, depending on their group.

Complete arm and hand assessments at the beginning and at the end of the study.

The results of this study may help develop simple and practical rehabilitation approaches that support children with cerebral palsy in becoming more independent in daily life.

Conditions

• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Hand Grip Strength
• Upper Extremity Function
• Spasticity

Interventions

DEVICE

TheraTogs® Spiral Strapping System

Application of the TheraTogs® spiral strapping system to the affected upper extremity using a standardized protocol to support functional alignment and enhance proprioceptive input during upper limb activities.

DEVICE

TogRite™ Spiral Strapping System

Application of the TogRite™ spiral strapping system to the affected upper extremity using a standardized protocol to support functional alignment and enhance proprioceptive input during upper limb activities.

BEHAVIORAL

Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Home Exercise Program

A structured upper limb rehabilitation program combined with an individualized home exercise program focusing on muscle tone regulation, joint range of motion, hand-arm coordination, grasp and release activities, and functional hand use. The program will be delivered in the clinic twice weekly for eight weeks, with additional home exercises prescribed three times per week for all participants.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Abant Izzet Baysal University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Özge KARANLIK ÖZCAN, Msc · Abant Izzet Baysal University

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

4 Years

Max Age

15 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-02-15

Primary Completion

2026-09-15

Completion

2027-02-15