Action Observation Versus Mirror Therapy in Children With Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (NCT07739069) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Action Observation Versus Mirror Therapy in Children With Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Egypt36 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of Action Observation therapy and Mirror therapy on hand grip strength and upper extremity function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Participants will be randomly assigned into two study groups of equal numbers:
A group will receive traditional physical therapy program followed by mirror therapy protocol 3 times/ week for 12 weeks.
Another group will receive the same traditional physical therapy program in addition exercises using action observation therapy, 3 times/week for 12 weeks.
Then, the effect of both treatments will be compared between the two groups.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. The children will be excluded if they have one of the following:
. Children with fixed contracture in the affected U.L.
. Injection of botulinum toxin into the upper limb muscles during the previous 6 months.
. Visual or Auditory disorders.
. Upper limb surgery in the last one year.
. Epilepsy.
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
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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.