Comparison of Short- and Long-time Action Observation Training on Upper Limb Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Main Researcher for Action Observation Training (AOT)

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03201237

Enrollment

Registered

2017-06-28

Start date

2017-06-01

Completion date

2017-06-15

Last updated

2017-06-28

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Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Spastic

Keywords

Cerebral palsy

Brief summary

To compared short- and long-time action observation training (AOT) in terms of grip strength, the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHF), the Quality of Upper Extremities Skills Test (QUEST), and the ABILHAND-Kids test.

Interventions

OTHERAction observation training

Each child observed a task video and then performed a task

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

6 Years to 15 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* ages between 6 and 15 years * confirmed diagnosis of spastic CP * below grade 2 on the modified Ashworth scale * between grade 4 and 8 on the house functional classification system * ability to understand the assessor's instructions.

Exclusion criteria

* severe spasticity in UL (MAS\>2) * orthopedic surgery in the UL within 6 months * absence of sensory

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Change of grip strength	6 months	Power of hand grip

Countries

South Korea

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026