Can watching movements or core exercises help kids with cerebral palsy use their hands better?
NCT ID NCT06930053
First seen Nov 01, 2025
Summary
This study tested whether watching hand movements (action observation therapy) or doing core stability exercises, or both, can improve hand function in children aged 4 to 8 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. 52 children participated. The goal was to see which approach works best for everyday hand skills like grasping and writing.
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Ahmed Abdou Ragab Abdou
Beheira, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
action observation therapy and core stability exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective, non-drug therapies to improve hand function 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 behavioral, so benefits may vary widely.
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