Action Observation Training for Functional Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age5-12
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad

About this trial

This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 5-12.

Spastic CP.

Modified Ashworth Scale spasticity score 0-2

GMFCS level I, II or III.

Disqualifiers

Any orthopedic procedure in the past 6 months, that could prevent exercise training.

Any co-morbid condition such as spinal atrophy, osteogenesis imperfecta etc.

History of chronic seizure attacks.

Children with severe visual/hearing impairments.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Training with Action Observation Therapy
  • Training without Action Observation Therapy

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups