New study aims to improve how we assess motor skills in kids with brain injuries
NCT ID NCT07291479
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is working to create better methods for evaluating how children with and without stroke or cerebral palsy use their arms and hands. Researchers will observe 80 children, including those with perinatal stroke and typically developing infants, using video and play-based assessments. The goal is to develop a new tool called the BAM Index that could help therapists choose more effective rehabilitation strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more accurate and practical assessment tools for therapists working with children who have motor disabilities.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient outcomes, and the new assessment methods may not prove better than existing ones.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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