Oculomotor Training in Spastic Diplegia: Effects on Postural Stability and Motor Proficiency (NCT07731074) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Oculomotor Training in Spastic Diplegia: Effects on Postural Stability and Motor Proficiency
Egypt34 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effect of oculomotor training on postural stability and motor proficiency in children with spastic diplegia. Participants will undergo structured oculomotor exercises designed to enhance visual-motor integration and balance control. Outcomes will be assessed using standardized measures of postural stability and motor proficiency before and after intervention. The study aims to determine whether targeted oculomotor training can improve functional motor performance and balance in this pediatric population.
By evaluating the effect of structured oculomotor training on postural stability and motor proficiency in children with spastic diplegia, the study seeks to establish whether visual-motor interventions can serve as effective adjuncts to conventional therapy. The rationale is grounded in neuroplasticity: repeated oculomotor exercises may strengthen neural pathways linking visual input to motor output, thereby improving balance and functional performance.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Their ages will range from 6 to 10 years old. -The degree of spasticity will range from grade 1and1+ according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)-
* They will be at level I or II according to gross motor classification system (GMFCS).
* They will have mild and moderate visual impairment without (CVI) according to visual assessment scale.
* They will be able to follow verbal command or instructions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled seizures.
* Severe vestibular dysfunction.
* Recent orthopedic surgery (within 6 months).
* Severe visual impairment
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.