Can watching or mirroring movements strengthen Children's hands?

NCT ID NCT07739069

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether mirror therapy or action observation therapy can improve hand grip and dexterity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Children aged 5-10 will be randomly assigned to one of the two therapies, added to their usual physical therapy, for 12 weeks. The study measures hand function and spontaneous use of the affected arm to see which approach helps more.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mirror therapy and action observation therapy
What this could lead to: If effective, these therapies could offer simple, drug-free ways to improve hand function and independence in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all children. The therapies may not lead to significant improvements over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEMIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University & outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt

Giza, 12512, Egypt

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