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NCT Number: NCT06672328

Action Observation Training for Functional Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy

This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy (CP) Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Muscle Hypertonia Muscle Spasticity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Physical Functional Performance Signs and Symptoms

Age range

5 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Foundation University College of Physical Thrapy

Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

051-5788171 ext. 602

About this study

Effetcs of Action observation will be assessed for functional performance which includes the parameters of balance and mobility.

Spastic CP children agd 5-12 will be recruited in the study. The participants would be assessed through Modified Ashworth scale, GMFCS, Pediatrics balance scale and GMFM-88 .

Informed Consent will ne taken after which the participants will be recruited into the two groups, where one group will recieve training with Action observation and other group will receive training without Action observation.

Baseline and Post-treatment measurements will be taken for analysis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 5-12.
  • Spastic CP.
  • Modified Ashworth Scale spasticity score 0-2
  • GMFCS level I, II or III.
  • Able to understand and follow commands, e.g. "Stand up, please".
  • Able to sit to stand with or without assistance.

Exclusion criteria

  • Any orthopedic procedure in the past 6 months, that could prevent exercise training.
  • Any co-morbid condition such as spinal atrophy, osteogenesis imperfecta etc.
  • History of chronic seizure attacks.
  • Children with severe visual/hearing impairments.
  • Presence of knee contractures

Treatment and study plan

Training with Action Observation Therapy

Procedure

AOT based mobility and balance exercises along with conventional therapy consisting of simple lower limb stretchings and strengthening.

The fun based activities inlcude reaching for objects, tower building and taking turns in various stances.

Training without Action Observation Therapy

Procedure

Cerebral Palsy patients will receive balance and mobility training without action observation in various stances of sitting, standing and turning.

Activities are fun based and include reaching for objects, tower building and taking turns in different positions.

Primary outcomes

  1. Static balance

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Pediatrics berg balance scale will be used for balance assessment. It has a total score of 56, with higher scores indicating better balance.

  2. Dynamic balance

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Pediatrics berg balance scale will be used for balance assessment. It has a total score of 56, with higher scores indicating better balance

  3. Mobility

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    GMFM-88 scale will be used for assessment of mobility, particularly the subscales B,D and E related to mobility in sitting, standing and walking stances.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Ayesha Inam, DPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

+92332-5217887

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 4, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 4, 2024

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