Learning Movement by Watching Others for Children with Spastic Diplegia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether children with spastic diplegia (tightness affecting both legs) can improve their walking and balance by watching and copying movements demonstrated by a therapist or video. The goal is to help children walk more naturally and move more easily.
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Who can take part
- Child diagnosed with spastic diplegia and walks with a crouch gait (bent knees and hips)
- Age between 4 and 7 years old
- Spasticity (muscle tightness) rated as mild (1 to 1+ on the modified Ashworth scale)
- Walking ability classified as Level II (can walk but with limitations)
- Able to understand instructions and follow along with the therapy tasks
- Height of at least 1 meter (about 3 feet 3 inches) to see the balance system screen
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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