Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Problem
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cerebral Palsy focused on measuring Cerebral Palsy, Robotic rehabilitation, Upper extremity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Being diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral/triplegic spastic cerebral palsy Be between the ages of 5-15 Levels I, II and III according to the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) Have sufficient cognitive level, such as the ability to understand and follow simple instructions, and to perform desired tasks The upper extremity dimensions are suitable for the robot Parents and patients aged ≥ 9 years have agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Injection of antispasticity drugs (eg Botox) into upper extremity muscles and/or upper extremity orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months Having musculoskeletal disorders and peripheral nervous system disorders that impair the ability to use the upper extremity robotic system Having severe muscle spasticity and/or contracture Having uncontrolled seizures and/or presence of visually induced seizures Having severe learning difficulties, behavioral problems, skin lesions, visual and/or hearing difficulties that may affect function and participation
Sites / Locations
- Ankara Bilkent City HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Robotic rehabilitation group
Conventional rehabilitation group
The robotic rehabilitation group will receive a robot-assisted upper extremity rehabilitation program in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program.The robotic rehabilitation program (with the Armeo Spring Pediatric Robotic Rehabilitation system) will be implemented 3 days a week for 30 minutes.
Conventional rehabilitation program will be applied 5 days a week, lasting 60 minutes.