Protocol for a multisite randomised trial of Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity training for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: HABIT-ILE Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children with bilateral cerebral palsy often experience difficulties with posture, gross motor function and manual ability, impacting independence in daily life activities, participation and quality of life (QOL). Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity (HABIT-ILE) is a novel intensive motor intervention integrating upper and lower extremity training. This study aimed to compare HABIT-ILE to usual care in a large randomised controlled trial (RCT) in terms of gross motor function, manual ability, goal attainment, walking endurance, mobility, self-care and QOL. A within-trial cost-utility analysis will be conducted to synthesise costs and benefits of HABIT-ILE compared with usual care.

Methods and analysis

126 children with bilateral cerebra

SUBMITTER: Sakzewski L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6738737 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature