The Effect of Action Observation Therapy on Spasticity, Motor Function, and Balance in Children W… (NCT07247331) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Action Observation Therapy on Spasticity, Motor Function, and Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2022-12-02
Plain-language summary
In our randomized controlled study, which aims to investigate the contribution of Action Observation Therapy to rehabilitation by examining the effect of Action Observation Therapy on spasticity, gross motor function, balance and participation in children with spastic diplegic and hemiplegic cerebral palsy, the effectiveness of Action Observation Therapy to be applied in the home environment and accompanied by a physiotherapist will be investigated.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 13 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
\- 5-13 years old
* Diagnosis of spastic hemiplegic and diplegic cerebral palsy
* Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level I-III
* Consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria from the study:
* Spastic hemiplegic and diplegic disease not associated with cerebral palsy
* Presence of contractures affecting functional movement in the affected extremity
* Presence of cardiopulmonary disease or severe visual and hearing impairments
* Children who have had a seizure in the last 6 months
* Children who have had any surgery or received botulinum injections within the last 6 months or during the study period.
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
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Change in Gross Motor Function measured by Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88)