Horizontal Versus Vertical Upper Extremity Function in Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Key facts
- Where
- Cairo, EgyptSee the site
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- Are you between 5 and 8 years old?
Source: NCT07367477, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- Faculty of Physical TherapyCairo, EgyptNo longer taking part
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- Are travel costs paid?
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- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- Raghda Gamal Ateya Abd-Elbary
- Trial code
- NCT07367477
- Record updated
- 26 January 2026
- Original description
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to investigate and compare the effects of horizontal and vertical upper extremity performance on hand skills and trunk control in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy; could include any of the following: both gender, age ranged from 5 years to 8 years. The main question it aims to answer [is/are]:Read full original descriptionShow less
HORIZONTAL VERSUS VERTICAL UPPER EXTREMITY PERFORMANCE ON HAND SKILLS AND TRUNK CONTROL IN BILATERAL CEREBRAL PALSY
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to investigate and compare the effects of horizontal and vertical upper extremity performance on hand skills and trunk control in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy; could include any of the following: both gender, age ranged from 5 years to 8 years. The main question it aims to answer [is/are]:
There will be no significant difference effect between horizontal and vertical upper extremity performance on hand skills and trunk control in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
Inclusion: Children with BSCP, their chronological age will be ranged from 5 years to 8 years; Their level of motor function will be I or II according to Gross Motor Function Classification System - Expanded and Revised; The degree of spasticity for these children will ranged from grade 1 to 1⁺ according to Modified Ashworth Scale; Their level of fine motor function will be I or II according to The Bimanual Fine Motor Function; All children's level of segmental trunk control will be level 7 (full trunk control) according to Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control; They will be able to follow instructions during evaluation and treatment.
Exclusion: Surgical interference in upper limbs and/or spine that may restrain the child performance during activities; Receiving special medication affecting muscle and /or mental function; Uncontrolled seizures; Visual or hearing impairment; Orthopedic problems or fixed deformities in the vertebral column and/or upper extremities.