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Mirror neurons at work: simple therapy may improve movement in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07247331

Symptom relief Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether Action Observation Therapy—watching a movement and then doing it—can reduce spasticity and improve motor skills, balance, and participation in children with cerebral palsy. 36 children aged 5-13 with spastic diplegia or hemiplegia took part. The therapy was done at home with a physiotherapist, and the team measured changes in gross motor function and muscle tone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
action observation therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based therapy to help children with cerebral palsy move better and be more active.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may not work for all types of cerebral palsy.

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Study facts

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

In order to prevent bias in terms of participants meeting the inclusion criteria, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, criteria such as age, CP type, GMFCS level and presence of comorbidities were taken into account in assigning individuals to groups in the study, and the stratified randomization method will be used. Accordingly, the age ranges are taken as 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and the CP type is; spastic diplegic and hemiplegic, GMFCS level; It will be taken as I-III and the stratification process will be done accordingly.

Ages

5 to 13 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: \- 5-13 years old * Diagnosis of spastic hemiplegic and diplegic cerebral palsy * Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level I-III * Consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria from the study: * Spastic hemiplegic and diplegic disease not associated with cerebral palsy * Presence of contractures affecting functional movement in the affected extremity * Presence of cardiopulmonary disease or severe visual and hearing impairments * Children who have had a seizure in the last 6 months * Children who have had any surgery or received botulinum injections within the last 6 months or during the study period.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsy spastic hemiplegic spastic diplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy Hemiplegic cerebral palsy Spastic diplegia cerebral palsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Suleyman Demirel University

    Isparta, Isparta, 32200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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