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Diplegic Cerebral Palsy and Action Observation Training

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Interventions
Other: Conventional physiotherapy program
Other: Video Based Action Observation
Other: Live Action Observation
Registration Number
NCT05209282
Lead Sponsor
Inonu University
Brief Summary

In this study, video-based action observation training and live action observation training in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy; It was aimed to examine the effect on motor function, activity participation and secondary outcome measures.

Detailed Description

The study was designed as a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Patients aged 5-14 years with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy will be included. Children will be assigned to groups through stratified randomisation; The patients will be divided into 3 groups as experimental and control groups. Group 1 (experiment): video-based action observation training in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program, Group 2 (experiment): live action observation training in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program, Group 3 (control) will receive only the conventional rehabilitation program. The experimental group will receive 20 minutes of action observation training after a conventional physiotherapy program for 20 minutes for 8 weeks, 40 minutes 2 days a week. The control group will receive 40 minutes of conventional treatment. Evaluations will be made for each group, before and 8 weeks after the start of the study. GMFM for gross motor function; Pediatric berg balance scale for balance function; Timed Up and Go Test for functional mobility assessment; Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire and 1-min walk test to assess functional walking; sit and stand test for functional muscle strength and to evaluate activity participation; The Child and Adolescent Participation Questionnaire (CASP) will be used.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
39
Inclusion Criteria
  • Being diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy,
  • To be between the ages of 5-14,
  • To be at GMFCS I, II and III levels,
  • To have the cognitive level to follow the instructions given by the researchers,
  • IQ> 70 (to be accessed from patient files),
  • Those who do not have serious restrictions in joint movement,
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children with joint contractures,
  • Not having visual impairment and visual field defect,
  • Children who have had a seizure in the last 6 months or children who cannot be controlled despite seizure medication
  • Those who received botulinum injections 6 months before the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Grup IIIConventional physiotherapy programConventional physiotherapy program
Grup IIConventional physiotherapy programConventional physiotherapy program, Live Action Observation Training
Grup IConventional physiotherapy programConventional physiotherapy program, Video-based action observation training
Grup IVideo Based Action ObservationConventional physiotherapy program, Video-based action observation training
Grup IILive Action ObservationConventional physiotherapy program, Live Action Observation Training
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gross Motor Function Measure8weeks

Gross Motor Function measure is used to evaluate Motor Functions

The Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation (CASP)8weeks

The CASP questionnaire is a questionnaire that evaluates the individual's community participation in the home, school, neighborhood settings.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sit to Stand Test8weeks

The child is asked to get up from a chair without armrests and sit back down again, with his hips and knees flexed to 90 degrees and his feet in full contact with the ground. The time to sit and stand up to 5 times is determined by the stopwatch.

Pediatric berg balance scale8weeks

The test is performed progressively from timed sitting balance to standing on one leg.

Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)8weeks

It is a test that measures the mobility of the child and evaluates both dynamic and static balance.

Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire8weeks

Gillette FDA is a self-reported or self-reported assessment. Gillette FDA; It includes the FDA Gait Scale, which classifies ambulation function at 10 levels, and the 22-item Skills Test assessing functional locomotor activity.

One-Minute Walk Test8weeks

It is an inexpensive and user-friendly test that can be used to assess functional ability with the 1-minute fast walking test. During the test, children wear their comfortable clothes and shoes. Children who wear orthoses are evaluated with orthoses, and children who walk with a mobility aid are evaluated with mobility aids.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Inonu University

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Malatya, Battalgazi/MALATYA, Turkey

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