Can sound and touch boost brain training for kids with cerebral palsy?
NCT ID NCT07369193
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study explores whether adding sound and touch to a standard movement-observation therapy can better activate the brain's mirror neuron system in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty kids with CP and 20 typically developing peers, aged 7-25, will watch videos of actions while their brain activity is measured with EEG. Some sessions include sounds and haptic gloves that provide tactile feedback, while others are just visual. The goal is to see if the multisensory version leads to stronger brain responses, which could eventually improve rehabilitation outcomes.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- multisensory action observation treatment (AOT) with haptic gloves and auditory stimuli
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation technique for children with cerebral palsy by enhancing brain activation through multiple senses.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. It measures brain activity, not long-term functional improvement, so real-world benefits remain uncertain.
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IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
RECRUITINGCalambrone, Pisa, 56128, Italy
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