CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Action Observation Training Versus Core Stability Training on Hand Functions in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Egypt52 participantsStarted 2025-05-09

Plain-language summary

This study will be conducted to compare between the effectiveness of Action observation therapy (AOT) and core stability training and the combination of Action observation therapy (AOT) and core stability training on hand function in hemiplegic CP

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 8 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Their age will be ranged from four to eight years.
. Their grade of spasticity will be from 1 to 1+ according to Modified Ashworth scale .
. They will be on Level I and II according to Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) .
. The child will be able to follow verbal commands and instructions.

Exclusion criteria

. history of orthopedic surgery in the affected upper limb
. Botox injection in the upper limb in the past 6 months or planned to have one during study time

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

evaluates the quality of upper extremity skill function through 33 activity items of 4 domains: dissociated movement consists of 19 items, grasp consists of 6 items, weight-bearing consists of 5 items, and protective extension consists of 3 items

Timeframe: After 12 week

Assessment of the grip strength

Timeframe: After 12 week

Measure hand function for activities of daily living. It has 7 items include: writing, turning over 3-by-5 inch cards, picking up small common objects, simulated feeding, stacking checkers, picking up large light objects and picking up large heavy object

Timeframe: After 12 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06930053

SponsorKafrelsheikh University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-09

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Hand Functions on Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy trials

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 8 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Their age will be ranged from four to eight years.
. Their grade of spasticity will be from 1 to 1+ according to Modified Ashworth scale .
. They will be on Level I and II according to Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) .
. The child will be able to follow verbal commands and instructions.

Exclusion criteria

. history of orthopedic surgery in the affected upper limb
. Botox injection in the upper limb in the past 6 months or planned to have one during study time

What they're measuring

Timeframe: After 12 week

Assessment of the grip strength

Timeframe: After 12 week