The effect of action observation training on upper limb function and participation in children with spastic cerebral palsy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cerebral palsy.; Cerebral palsy

• Registration Number: IRCT20160808029260N4
• Lead Sponsor: Iran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy based on a review of the child's medical record
6 to 12 years old
Having therapeutic priority, the same as therapeutic videos which are prepared based on the results obtained using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
Getting less than 4 according to Manual Ability Classification System (MACS)

Exclusion Criteria

Existence of uncontrolled seizures
Existence of other neurological diseases based on the child's medical records
Botox injection in the upper limb up to 6 months before attending the research project
Existence of cognitive problems according to the SPARCLE classification system
Existence of visual and auditory deficits that cannot be compensated by assistive devices
Existence of contracture in the upper extremity joints based on the clinical examination of the therapist

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pper limb function score. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: ABILHAND-kids questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The score of participation in outside school activities. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Iranian Children's Participation Assessment Scale.;Upper limb coordination score. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency.;Upper limb speed and dexterity score. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency.;Gripping power. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Dynamometer.;Range of motion. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Goniometer.;Occupational performance score. Timepoint: before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.