Can watching movements or core exercises improve hand function in kids with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT06930053
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two different training methods—watching and imitating hand actions (action observation therapy) versus core stability exercises—to see which better improves hand function in children aged 4 to 8 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Fifty-two children participated, and the study measured hand skill quality, grip strength, and daily task performance. The goal is to find which approach, or a combination, offers the most benefit for these children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- action observation therapy and core stability exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward effective rehabilitation strategies to improve hand function and daily living skills in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 52 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The interventions are non-drug therapies, so benefits may be modest and depend on consistent practice.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ahmed Abdou Ragab Abdou
Beheira, Egypt
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