Adaptive Arm Training for Children With Hemiplegia

Adaptive Arm Training for Children With Hemiplegia

The goal of this research is to provide limb training in children with hemiplegia using a bimanual-to-unimanual training approach. Twenty pediatric patients aged 5-17 years with acquired brain injury will receive training on the bimanual-to-unimanual device for a period of 9 weeks. During the training, children use both arms to operate robotic arms to play a video game. We will assess changes in hand impairment after the training.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hemiplegia due to brain injury at least 3 months before study enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any social or medical problem that precludes compliance with the protocol.
• Treatment with botulinum toxin or intrathecal baclofen in the 3 months preceding enrollment.
• Implanted neuromodulatory or electronic device or other complicating illness.