Effects of Comprehensive Hand Intense Strength Training on In Hand Manipulation and Grip Strength Among Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This Quasi experimental study investigates the effects of CHRIST on In Hand Manipulation and Grip Strength amonfg children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. The study involves 14 children from 6-12 years of age, and will be given intervention for 10 weeks period. Key performance outcomes- In Hand Manipulation and Grip Strength will be assessed both before and after the intervention. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the CHRIST on IHM and grip strength in children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy. The hypothesis is that integrating strength training with high repetition, functionally relevant tasks yields greater and more practical gains than strength training or conventional therapy alone. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.0

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 6
Maximum Age: 12
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Children Diagnosed with hemiplegic spastic cerebral palsy.

• Age 6-12 years.

• Capable of following commands regarding hand use and testing.

• Capable of communicating needs.

• Parents or caregivers willing to provide informed consent and participate in the study.

• No contraindications to moderate physical activity.

• Able to lift the more affected arm 15 cm above a table surface and grasp light objects

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Imran Amjad
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
IMRAN AMJAD, PHD
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
9233224390125
Backup
MUHAMMAD ASIF JAVED, MSPT
a.javed@riphah.edu.pk
923224209422
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-10-22
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-16
Participants
Target number of participants: 14
Treatments
Experimental: The intervention will be comprehensive hand repetitive intense strength training
CHRIST, is a treadmill-based training with body weight supported by the upper limbs. There will be a session of 40 minutes, which includes 3 sets (10 minutes exercise with 3 minutes rest period per set), three times a week, over a 10 week period. By maintaining the posture of the quadruped, the abdomen and weight of the lower limb will be supported by using a support board under the abdomen. The speed of the treadmill for the upper limbs will be 0.3-1.2 km/h. Results will be evaluated by MA2 and dynamometer.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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