Action Observation Therapy in Children With Spastic Diplegia (NCT07651111) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Action Observation Therapy in Children With Spastic Diplegia
Egypt45 participantsStarted 2026-06-20
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of live versus video action observation training (AOT) on balance and gait in children with spastic diplegia.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 7 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children of diplegia who walk by a crouch gait.
* The age of the selected children will range from 4 to 7 years old.
* Degree of spasticity will range from 1 to 1+, according to modified Ashworth scale (MAS).
* They will be selected as Level II according to Gross motor function classification system (GMFCS).
* They will be able to understand the tasks and researchers' instructions.
* Their heights are not less than 1 meter to be able to see the screen of the Biodex balance system.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Visual or auditory impairments.
* Vestibular impairments.
* Fixed deformities of the upper, lower limbs, and the spine.
* Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection for the last six months.
* Orthopedic surgeries in the last six months.
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?
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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.