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Trunk and Upper Extremities Program Effect in Decreasing Compensation Patterns in Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Children
Sponsor: Fundacio Aspace Catalunya
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of a trunk and upper extremities exercise program. The main questions it aims to answer are: Whether the program decreases compensation patterns in unilateral cerebral palsy children Whether the program decreases pain in unilateral cerebral palsy children Whether the program improves bimanual ability in unilateral cerebral palsy children Participants will undertake and 8-week program exercise at home If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare with the control group to see if this program decreases compensation patterns.
Official title: Trunk and Upper Extremities Program Effect in Decreasing Compensation Patterns in Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Children: Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 16 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-09
Completion Date
2027-07
Last Updated
2025-02-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
TUPEX
This program contains exercises with their own body weight or with Thera-bands for gaining strength in their shoulder and trunk muscles. It contains some progression exercise if needed. Each session can last between 20 and 30 minutes. Children have to do each session three times a week during 8 weeks.