Can watching movements help kids with cerebral palsy move better?

NCT ID NCT05655572

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether watching and imitating movements (action observation therapy) improves balance, walking, and thinking in children with diplegic cerebral palsy compared to standard physical therapy. 46 children aged 5-11 years participated. The goal was to see if this approach offers extra benefits for mobility and cognition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy spastic diplegia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital Swat

    Swāt, Khyberpakhtunkhuwa, 25000, Pakistan