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Effect of Biofeedback and Functional Electrical Stimulation in Children

Effect of Biofeedback and Functional Electrical Stimulation in Children

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5-10 years
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Phase N/A

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Overview

40 children with hemiplegia cerebral palsy from both sex will be recruited from outpatient clinic of abo resh hospital ,their age ranged from 5-10 years

Description

40 children with hemiplegia cerebral palsy from both sex will be recruited ,their age ranged from 5-10 years, treatment includes functional electrical nerve stimulation and biofeedback to assess their combined effect on upper limb function

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Their age will range from 5 to 10 years.
  • Spasticity grade range from 1+ to 2, according to Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) (Bohannon and Smith, 2011).
  • Their UL ability function will be at level II according to Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) (Penta et al., 2001).
  • They will be able to follow instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Loss of sensation
  • The presence of visual or auditory impairments.
  • Musculoskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the upper extremities.
  • Seizures.
  • Surgical interference in upper limbs.
  • Botulinum toxin injections in the last 6 months.

Study details
    Hemiplegia

NCT06729190

Cairo University

14 October 2025

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