Action observation therapy for children with spastic diplegia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether watching actions (action observation therapy) can improve movement and balance in children with spastic diplegia who walk with a crouch gait. It aims to help children aged 4–7 with mild spasticity and level II walking ability.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 4 and 7 years old
- Your child must have spastic diplegia and walk with a bent-knee (crouch) gait
- Your child must have mild spasticity (grade 1 to 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale)
- Your child must be able to walk independently but with some limitations (GMFCS level II)
- Your child must be able to understand and follow simple instructions
- Your child must be at least 1 meter tall so they can see the balance system screen
- No Botox injections in the past 6 months and no orthopedic surgery in the past 6 months
- No vision, hearing, balance (vestibular), or fixed joint problems
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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