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

N/ACompletedNCT03201237

Inje University10 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Spastic

Interventions

Action observation trainingOTHER

Each child observed a task video and then performed a task

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 15 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Inje University

Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change of grip strength

Power of hand grip

Time frame: 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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