Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Alfenas -UNIFAL
Universidade Federal de Alfenas -UNIFAL
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 12 and 17 years. Both sexes. Classified at levels I, II, III, or IV of the Gross Motor Function Classification System. At levels I, II, or III of the Manual Ability Classification System. Participants with expected performance for their educational level, as assessed by the Nonverbal General Intelligence Test BETA III, in the subtests Matrix Reasoning – Nonverbal Intelligence and Processing Speed. Those scoring above the 10th percentile and with basic knowledge of numbers from 1 to 30 as a supplementary criterion. Adolescents regularly enrolled at Dr. José Vargas de Souza Municipal School.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those classified at level V of the Gross Motor Function Classification System, at levels IV and V of the Manual Ability Classification System. Those with severe cognitive impairment that hindered the execution of activities. Adolescents with any evident or diagnosed sensory, motor, or cognitive deficits.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected Outcome 1: It was expected to observe significant differences between the groups (CP and neurotypical) in the indicators of execution time and number of errors across different motor learning environments (acquisition, retention, and transfer of skills), using a digital version adapted from Part A of the Trail Making Test. ;Observed Outcome 1: Motor performance was assessed in terms of execution time and number of errors across different motor learning environments (acquisition, retention, and transfer of skills) using a digital version adapted from Part A of the Trail Making Test. It was observed that adolescents with cerebral palsy had greater difficulty coping with task complexity, as evidenced by longer execution times and lower accuracy, especially in the retention and transfer phases, compared to their neurotypical peers. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected Outcome 2: It is expected that functionality, classified by the GMFCS and MACS systems, will be associated with motor performance. Additionally, adolescents with cerebral palsy are expected to present lower quality of life scores, as measured by the Kidscreen-27 questionnaire, and lower participation in activities within the home, school, and community contexts, as assessed by the PEM-CY measure, compared to neurotypical adolescents.;Found Outcome 2: No statistically significant differences were observed in the quality of life scores between adolescents with cerebral palsy and neurotypical peers. Additionally, it was found that opportunities for participation in school and community settings directly influence the motor learning (ML) process, showing significant correlations. However, no correlations were found between functionality (classified by the GMFCS and MACS systems) and motor performance in the assessed environments. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLuciana dos Reis
Universidade Federal de Alfenas -UNIFAL
Outcome results
None listed