About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to To investigate the combined effect of functional electrical stimulation and mirror therapy on:Quality of life and UL function in children with hemiplegia,Their age will be ranged from 5 to 10 years. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]:Does the combination of functional electrical stimulation and mirror therapy have effects on upper limb function and Quality of life in children with hemiplegia? They will be randomly assigned into two groups, control group (A) will receive physical therapy program and study group(B) will receive same physical therapy program as control group (A) in addition FES combined with mirror therapy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Their age will range from 5 to 10 years.
Spasticity grade range from 1+ to 2, according to Modified Ashworth Scale (
They will be able to follow instructions.
Disqualifiers
Loss of sensation
The presence of visual impairments.
Musculoskeletal problems or fixed deformities in the upper extremities.
Seizures.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- funcional Electrical stimulation combined with mirror therapy
- Physical therapy program
Treatment groups
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Rabab Mustafa Abdo
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Sponsor institution