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HEMImprove 1.0 in Children and Adolescents With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor: University of Castilla-La Mancha
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and usability of HEMImprove 1.0, a gamified mobile application designed to improve upper limb motor function in adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group using the app or a control group performing conventional home exercises. The intervention will last four weeks, with assessments before and after the intervention to measure motor function, motivation, and quality of life improvements.
Official title: "Efficacy and Usability of HEMImprove 1.0 Gamified Mobile Application for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Adolescents With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2026-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
HEMImprove APP
Experimental Group: Use HEMImprove 1.0 mobile app at home for 30 minutes/session, 5 days/week, for 4 weeks. Exercises tailored progressively with avatar guidance. Control Group: Perform conventional home exercises guided by printed manual with instructions and images, matching frequency and duration of intervention group.
exercises to upper limb
The patients will do the same exercises than the experimental group, without APP and using the same dosage