Intensive Somatosensory Camp for Manual Function and Participation in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor
University of Castilla-La Mancha
Study ID
NCT07487857
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Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
5 Years - 15 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Somatosensory-Motor Intensive Camp — BEHAVIORAL
    Structured 8-day intensive rehabilitation camp (40 hours total, 5 hours/day) for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Integrates somatosensory stimulation (tactile massage, texture discrimination, vibration therapy, proprioceptive exercises, vestibular/balance activities) within functional upper limb motor tasks, play-based workshops, and bimanual activities targeting spontaneous hand use and participation in daily activities.
  • Motor-Only Intensive Camp — BEHAVIORAL
    Structured 8-day intensive rehabilitation camp (40 hours total, 5 hours/day) focused exclusively on upper limb motor training for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Includes active range of motion exercises, grip strength training, fine motor coordination tasks (grasping, threading, block manipulation), reaching/coordination circuits without structured somatosensory stimulation.

Study Details

This study will evaluate whether an intensive day camp that combines somatosensory and motor training for the affected upper limb improves hand function and participation in children with unilateral cerebral palsy more than an intensive motor-only camp of equal duration and intensity. Children aged 5 to 15 years with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy and Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) levels I-III will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups. The experimental group will receive an 8-day, 40-hour camp including structured tactile, proprioceptive and vestibular stimulation integrated into meaningful functional tasks for the upper limb. The control group will receive an 8-day, 40-hour camp focused exclusively on intensive motor training without specific somatosensory stimulation. The primary outcome is the change in spontaneous bimanual performance of the affected hand, measured with the Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA). Secondary outcomes include measures of unilateral upper limb function, somatosensory function, hand grip strength, gross motor function, balance, trunk control, participation in daily activities and objective upper limb activity measured with wrist-worn accelerometers. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at follow-up visits approximately 2 and 3 months after the camp.

Key Dates

First listed
Mar 23, 2026
Start date
Jun 20, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Oct 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
26 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Experimental: Somatosensory-Motor Intensive Camp
    8-day intensive day camp (40 hours total, 5 hours/day) for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Combines structured somatosensory training (tactile discrimination, texture exploration, vibration stimulation, proprioception, vestibular input) integrated within functional upper limb motor tasks, play-based workshops, and balance activities targeting bimanual hand function and participation.
  • Active Comparator: Active Comparator: Motor Camp
    8-day intensive day camp (40 hours total, 5 hours/day) focused exclusively on upper limb motor training for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Includes active range of motion exercises, strength training, coordination circuits, grasping/manipulation tasks, and fine motor activities without structured somatosensory stimulation

Primary Outcome Measure

Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) [ Time Frame: Baseline (T0), immediately after intervention (T1, 8 days), follow-up at 1 month (T2) ]

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