Functional Benefits of Multisite Upper Limb Surgery in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy (RETRO-CHIRc)
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
This retrospective study evaluates the functional impact of individualized multisite neuro-orthopedic upper limb surgery in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (hemiplegic CP). Using a before-and-after design in which each patient serves as their own control, the study analyzes data collected in routine clinical care up to 3-5 years before and 1-2 years after surgery. The primary outcome is upper limb function as measured by the Modified Melbourne Assessment (MA2), which assesses range of motion and dexterity. Secondary outcomes include unimanual precision and fluidity (MA2), global manual dexterity (Box and Block Test), bimanual performance (Assisting Hand Assessment), and patient/parent satisfaction. Approximately 70 patients operated at the Centre Médico-Chirurgical de Réadaptation des Massues between January 2012 and June 2025 will be included. The study also aims to identify factors influencing surgical outcomes, such as age at surgery, associated cognitive or sensory impairments, and adherence to post-operative orthotic protocols.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Upper Limb Range of Motion and Dexterity - Modified Melbourne Assessment (MA2) — Data collected retrospectively up to 3 years (or 5 years if available) before surgery and up to 1 year (or 2 years if available) after surgery.
Scores for the "Range of Motion" and "Dexterity" dimensions of the Modified Melbourne Assessment version 2 (MA2). The MA2 evaluates unilateral upper limb quality of function during tasks involving object approach, grasp, release, and manipulation in children aged 2.5 to 15 years with neurological impairment. Assessment is video-recorded during routine clinical care and scored retrospectively by an occupational therapist. Results are expressed as percentages for each of the four MA2 domains. Inter-rater reliability is excellent (R=0.95) and intra-rater reliability is very good (R=0.97).
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Médico chirurgical de Réadaptation des Massues | Lyon | France | Recruiting |
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