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Virtual Hand-Arm Assessments for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Recruitingn/aAges 6 Years - 17 YearsAllHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cerebral palsy (CP) affects approximately 1 in 500 Canadian children, and the majority experience hand and arm limitations that impact independence, participation in daily activities, and overall quality of life. Many children require ongoing clinical assessments and therapy delivered in specialized centres, creating significant burden related to travel, scheduling, and interruptions to school and work. Barriers such as geography, socioeconomic factors, and pandemic-related service disruptions have further limited equitable access to in-person care. Although virtual care has expanded rapidly and families have expressed strong interest in hybrid care models, there is currently no validated approach for conducting comprehensive virtual hand-arm assessments for children with CP. Virtual administration of standardized assessments, individualized goal-based evaluations, and naturalistic obser

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy * Are between 6 to 17 years old with sufficient cognitive capacity and cooperation to sit without a break for 30 minutes at a time * MACS levels I (handles objects easily) to III (handles objects with difficulty) * No visual limitations that would interfere with video conferencing * Has a caregiver willing to participate and can questions about preferences * Have an appropriate device and internet access for video conferencing Exclusion Criteria: \- Active treatments (e.g. Botulinum Toxin injections or constraint therapy in the last two months, or upper extremity surgery in the last 6 months) that might impact upper limb function stability over the study period.
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What it tests

  • Upper-Limb Virtual and In-Person Assessment
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Where

3 sites
Grandview Kids
Ajax, Canada
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa, Canada
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Toronto, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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