Action observation versus mirror therapy for children with cerebral palsy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two therapies to help children with cerebral palsy use their affected arm and hand more. Both methods use visual cues to encourage the brain to move the arm, potentially improving daily skills.
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Who can take part
- Child is 5 to 10 years old
- Diagnosed with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (affects one side of the body)
- Has limited use of the affected arm and hand
- Can understand and follow simple instructions
- Has not had botox injections in the arm in the last 6 months, no arm surgery in the past year, and no epilepsy or vision/hearing 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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