Constraint-induced Movement Therapy for Perinatal Brachial Plexus Injury

Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy Clinical Trial

Official title: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Occupational Therapy for Perinatal Brachial Plexus Injury: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study evaluates the addition of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) to usual care occupational therapy in children with perinatal brachial plexus injury. Participants are randomized to receive either the intervention (CIMT) or control first, then cross over to receive the other one.

Clinical Trial Description

Children with perinatal brachial plexus injury routinely receive occupational therapy intervention to improve strength and function in their weak or paralyzed arm.

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is known to increase upper extremity function in children with weakness or disuse as a result of cerebral palsy. However, it is unknown if this therapy is effective for treating arm weakness or disuse as a result of perinatal brachial plexus injury. The addition of CIMT to usual and standard occupational therapy care is evaluated in this trial. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy

• NCT number: NCT03765034
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 1, 2010
• Completion date: December 31, 2014