Which one is the most effective on the hand functions in hemiparetic cerebral palsy: constraint-induced movement therapy or constraint-induced movement therapy with virtual reality? A randomized controlled trial

SAYACA Ç., Kadıkoylu E., Demırayak E., ÖZKAL Ö., Eyuboglu F., Calık M., ...Daha Fazla

Archives de Pediatrie, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.arcped.2025.12.002
  • Dergi Adı: Archives de Pediatrie
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Cerebral Palsy, Constraint-induced movement therapy, Hand function, Hand Performance, Rehabilitation, Virtual reality
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background Motor control of the upper limb is very important for play, personal care, and daily living activities. Losing the motor function of the hand limits the daily life activities, educational, and social participation of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Objective To compare the effects of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) with virtual reality (CIMT+VR) use, only CIMT use, and traditional therapy (TT) on hand functions in children with hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (h-CP). Material and Methods Children who were h-CP would be divided into three groups randomly (TT (tradit, CIMT, CIMT+VR groups). Hand function and performance were evaluated with the Jebsen-Taylor and Moberg pick-up tests. Results Forty-five children participated in the present study. There were no differences in sex, affected side, age, hand function, or performance between groups. After six weeks of therapy, a difference in hand function was observed between groups. However, there were no differences in the functional performance of the hemiparetic hand after therapy. Conclusion Using CIMT and VR together improved hand functions, while there was no change in the functional performance of the hand.