Comparison of Short- and Long-time Action Observation Training on Upper Limb Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

To compared short- and long-time action observation training (AOT) in terms of grip strength, the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHF), the Quality of Upper Extremities Skills Test (QUEST), and the ABILHAND-Kids test.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Nervous System Diseases

Age range

6 year–15 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Inje University

Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, 621-749, South Korea

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

ages between 6 and 15 years
confirmed diagnosis of spastic CP
below grade 2 on the modified Ashworth scale
between grade 4 and 8 on the house functional classification system
ability to understand the assessor's instructions.

Exclusion criteria

severe spasticity in UL (MAS>2)
orthopedic surgery in the UL within 6 months
absence of sensory

Treatment and study plan

Action Observation training

Other

Each child observed a task video and then performed a task

Primary outcomes

Change of grip strength

Time frame: 6 months

Power of hand grip

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Inje University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Main Researcher for Action Observation Training (AOT)

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jun 28, 2017
Registry last updated: Jun 28, 2017

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