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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Locations
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Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital Swat
Swāt, Khyberpakhtunkhuwa, 25000, Pakistan
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