Watching actions vs. mirror therapy for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two therapies to help children with cerebral palsy use their affected arm more. It tests if watching movements or using a mirror works better for improving arm function.
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Who can take part
- You are 5 to 10 years old
- You have been diagnosed with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (tight muscles on one side)
- You do not use your affected arm much in daily tasks
- Your manual ability is at level II or III on the MACS scale (some help needed with hand tasks)
- Your gross motor skills are at level I or II on the GMFCS scale (walks without or with mild limitations)
- Your affected arm has mild to moderate spasticity (grade 1 or 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale)
- You can understand and follow simple instructions
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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