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The Impact of Occupational Performance Coaching on Participation and Occupational Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy (Aged 4–13 Years)

The Impact of Occupational Performance Coaching on Participation and Occupational Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy (Aged 4–13 Years): A Randomized Controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251124068100N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-12-24
Start date
2025-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group (OPC Coaching Recipient Group)Intervention Description: Participants in this group will receive a structured OPC coaching-based intervention in person and individual

Sponsors

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 13 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The child must have a confirmed diagnosis of cerebral palsy, as determined by a pediatric neurologist. A minimum Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of III is required. Age range: 4 to 13 years. Sufficient ability of the child to comprehend and follow instructions, based on the clinical judgment of the occupational therapist or parental report. Adequate maternal cognitive capacity to understand and carry out the required instructions. The mother must be the child’s primary caregiver. Access to a mobile phone or online communication platform for follow-up and session monitoring. Provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Maternal diagnosis of a serious comorbid psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Child's pre-existing severe sensory or motor impairment that would preclude participation in the OPC intervention. History of receiving OPC or a highly similar intervention within the past six months. Lack of informed consent from the mother. Inability to provide verbal responses required for questionnaire completion (if applicable).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Occupational Performance. Timepoint: Pre-Intervention / Post-Intervention / Three-Month Follow-Up. Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure(COPM).;Self-Efficacy. Timepoint: Pre-Intervention / Post-Intervention / Three-Month Follow-Up. Method of measurement: Child Adjustment and Parent Efficacy Scale(CAPES-DD).;Satisfaction. Timepoint: Pre-Intervention / Post-Intervention / Three-Month Follow-Up. Method of measurement: Short Form Health Survey(SF-36).;Participation. Timepoint: Pre-Intervention / Post-Intervention / Three-Month Follow-Up. Method of measurement: Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation(CASP).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNazanin Hajiebrahimi

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

hajiebrahimi.n@yahoo.com+98 23 3345 1367

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026